But before I order all my gifts, I thought I might need to make few for the neighbors, clients, etc. You know, its like a “thank you for putting up me all year” treat! haha! I found this recipe on MDA and decided to tweak it “Cotter Crunch” style.
Hazelnut Fig Coconut Bark
- 1 cup melted coconut oil (I used Tropical Traditions)
- 1/4 cup toasted shredded coconut
- dash of cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
- 4 large dried figs- chopped
- 1-2 tsp sweetener of choice (optional)
- 25 grams vanilla protein powder (optional)
Mix together oil, coconut, figs, protein, and nuts. Line a pan with parchment paper. Pour the oil mixture onto the parchment paper. Freeze for at least 30 minutes then remove and break apart into pieces to create bark. Store in the freezer.
I may have stolen a few pieces already!
Do you do your holiday shopping online or make gifts? I am up for any all ideas!
Cheers,
LC
p.s. Need some snack ideas? Hungry Runner Girl just posted some awesome snack ideas from several different bloggers. Check it out here and here.
46 comments:
That picture of you is too cute! And that bark looks fabulous!
Does the bark taste super coconutty?? I've never used coconut oil b/c I'm not a coconut fan (but I do use coconut milk...).
it actually wasn't that coconutty. I would take out the coconut flakes and maybe add in melted PB or almond butter about 1/4 cup and the other 3/4 cup coconut oil. That might help. You could also take out the figs and add in chocolate chips or cocoa to make it a hazelnut cocoa bark. Let me know if you try it!
glad you had a great day!!
omg...melted peanut butter...that would be incredible...I'm sitting here drooling on my keyboard. cocoa- oh that just makes it even better. chocolate hazelnut peanut coconut mmmmmmm!
hee!! love the photo of you! ;)
I do not like malls either, AND I LOVE to get packages, even if they are for others... I do much of my shopping online.
I also make gifts for my girly friends - salt and sugar scrubs :)
Thanks for the linkage:) I love the picture of you!! Your bark looks so good and I love that you say it is for people that have to put up with you all year, yeah right! I love shopping but not when it is crazy busy so I usually shop for Christmas online too. Thanks for the recipe, I can't wait to try it. Have fun dog-sitting, I bet there will be some great stories.
last year I made all my gifts...food, custom printed tee shirts. It was fun, but took a lot of time. I'll probably do 50/50 this year. lots of food and then some store bought stuff.
hahaah I love that picture of you!!! these sound so different! I love that you used a combo of coconut and fig!! YUM!
Oh these sound so good! I need some figs :)
Ok, I have got to make this!! Now that I've increased calories I've increased the fat.. and this looks perfect!!
this looks easy and delicious! you are a brown-haired beauty.
this year, Billy and I are getting creative with Christmas gifts. baking & making. :)
I love coconut and figs! I'm super excited you put them both together!
I dont typically like to leave comments that are like "Nice food!" because they can get a bit boring, you know?... but... I have to this time that I am SO IMPRESSED by this recipe. It is so different and creative! Seriously a holiday gem :)
I can't figure out if BCS Mall has gone downhill or if I'm just getting over-the-hill. I used to love shopping there, but now I find it aggravating for a lot of different reasons. Case in point, Victoria's Secret. I was thinking about buying something there, but the store was filled with sketchy looking guys texting and using iPhones outside the dressing room area. Ick.
wow, that is so interesting... i think i need to try it :) i've sent out cookies to my friends the past few years, hopefully i can get my act together soon i don't know how it's already almost thanksgiving!
That sounds so good right now! Heading over to Hungry Runner Girl's place to checkout her stuff. Thanks for the link!
I am pretty sure we are the same person or maybe I am just trying to be just like you!!!
oh no you didn't! This bark looks freaking amazing and now I am going to make it and eat it all!!!
At least it is healthy :)
Great post doll!
xxoo
OK, how have I never heard of that combination?! That "bark" should get you through the week:)
oooh yummo! This looks delish!
Anytime I hear hazelnut I'm automatically excited :) I think I'll be making most of my goodies to give this year...this recipe could very well make it into a few gift baskets!!!
I'm in favor of the "Cotter Candy Shop" opening soon! Chock full of your gluten free genius creations.
People never get me gifts! they assume just because I'm jewish I dont take or give chirstmas gifts!
I'm drooling!! SEND ME SOME!!!
I love this! You have the best healthy shortcuts for "naughty" food! I'll be making these puppies soon!
xo
Mindy@FindingSilverLinings
http://fisilis.wordpress.com
Christmas has really snuck up on me this year too! Your bark looks and sounds really, really amazing :) I love coconut!!!
I thought I was the only woman alive that hates malls and hates shopping. Like dread - big time. I could be bribed with some of your coconut bark. :-)
Ok, I'll be honest. I'm now your blog follower just because of the picture in your header :) :) Anything that makes me drool at first sight is worth following.
Bonus....your bark looks yummy too!
Nellie
http://midlifecruiser.blogspot.com
(I'm a 36 year old full time RVer who loves to eat and travel!)
Looks yummy!! Make me some! :)
I can't believe how good that food looks! Ah! It's torture!! 30 miles from a real grocery store probably saves my life. :)
Great blog you have here!!
Mmmmm...That looks divine!
I can just imagine the yummy
coconut flavors bursting through.
Ahh your bark is seriously making me drool! Looks so yum!
Yum, yum, yum ,yum! I am so making this!!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Lindsay!
Nicole
I thought I was the only woman alive that hates malls and hates shopping. Like dread - big time. I could be bribed with some of your coconut bark. :-)
I can't figure out if BCS Mall has gone downhill or if I'm just getting over-the-hill. I used to love shopping there, but now I find it aggravating for a lot of different reasons. Case in point, Victoria's Secret. I was thinking about buying something there, but the store was filled with sketchy looking guys texting and using iPhones outside the dressing room area. Ick.
Thanks for the linkage:) I love the picture of you!! Your bark looks so good and I love that you say it is for people that have to put up with you all year, yeah right! I love shopping but not when it is crazy busy so I usually shop for Christmas online too. Thanks for the recipe, I can't wait to try it. Have fun dog-sitting, I bet there will be some great stories.
hee!! love the photo of you! ;)
I do not like malls either, AND I LOVE to get packages, even if they are for others... I do much of my shopping online.
I also make gifts for my girly friends - salt and sugar scrubs :)
I can't figure out if BCS Mall has gone downhill or if I'm just getting over-the-hill. I used to love shopping there, but now I find it aggravating for a lot of different reasons. Case in point, Victoria's Secret. I was thinking about buying something there, but the store was filled with sketchy looking guys texting and using iPhones outside the dressing room area. Ick.
Mmmmm...That looks divine!
I can just imagine the yummy
coconut flavors bursting through.
Christmas has really snuck up on me this year too! Your bark looks and sounds really, really amazing :) I love coconut!!!
I'm drooling!! SEND ME SOME!!!
oh no you didn't! This bark looks freaking amazing and now I am going to make it and eat it all!!!
At least it is healthy :)
Great post doll!
xxoo
I can't figure out if BCS Mall has gone downhill or if I'm just getting over-the-hill. I used to love shopping there, but now I find it aggravating for a lot of different reasons. Case in point, Victoria's Secret. I was thinking about buying something there, but the store was filled with sketchy looking guys texting and using iPhones outside the dressing room area. Ick.
I love coconut and figs! I'm super excited you put them both together!
Oh these sound so good! I need some figs :)
it actually wasn't that coconutty. I would take out the coconut flakes and maybe add in melted PB or almond butter about 1/4 cup and the other 3/4 cup coconut oil. That might help. You could also take out the figs and add in chocolate chips or cocoa to make it a hazelnut cocoa bark. Let me know if you try it!
glad you had a great day!!
Thanks for the linkage:) I love the picture of you!! Your bark looks so good and I love that you say it is for people that have to put up with you all year, yeah right! I love shopping but not when it is crazy busy so I usually shop for Christmas online too. Thanks for the recipe, I can't wait to try it. Have fun dog-sitting, I bet there will be some great stories.
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