Description
Raspberry Coconut Squares: a quick, keto-friendly dessert featuring a chewy coconut-almond base topped with a tangy raspberry layer. This gluten-free, vegetarian treat comes together in about 50 minutes and yields 20 bite-sized squares for easy sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- Base:
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup keto-friendly powdered sweetener
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Raspberry Layer:
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 tbsp keto-friendly powdered sweetener
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix shredded coconut, almond flour, sweetener, salt, melted butter, and vanilla until combined.
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to form an even base.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine raspberries, sweetener, and lemon juice. Cook until berries break down.
- Stir in chia seeds and simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Spread raspberry mixture evenly over the baked base.
- Return to oven and bake another 15–18 minutes until set.
- Cool completely, then slice into squares.
Notes
- Gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly (dairy optional; use butter or coconut oil).
- For vegan option, use coconut oil in place of butter.
- Can be made with frozen raspberries; no thawing required before cooking.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze for longer storage; thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: Approximately 70 per serving
- Sugar: Approximately 0.5 g per serving
- Sodium: Approximately 40 mg
- Fat: Approximately 6 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 7 g
- Fiber: Approximately 2 g
- Protein: Approximately 2 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 12 mg
Keywords: raspberry coconut squares, keto dessert, gluten-free dessert, coconut base, raspberry layer, almond flour, low carb, vegetarian dessert