Anti-inflammatory Turmeric Bars

These Whole30, Paleo, and AIP-compliant Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Bars are a tasty and wholesome snack choice. They can be customized with chocolate chips, almonds, or dried fruits and are loaded with the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric. These flavorful bars are enhanced with a creamy touch by the optional coconut cream frosting.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup for Whole30, use compliant sweetener
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper omit for AIP
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts optional
• 1/4 cup dried fruit optional, but check for AIP compliance
• 1/4 cup unsweetened chocolate chips optional, for non-AIP
• 1/4 cup coconut cream for AIP frosting, optional

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C

In a large bowl, combine almond flour, shredded coconut, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground black pepper if not AIP, and sea salt

Mix well to form a dough

If desired, fold in chopped nuts, dried fruit if compliant, or unsweetened chocolate chips for non-AIP

Press the dough evenly into a square or rectangular baking dish lined with parchment paper

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown

Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the dish

If desired, prepare a simple coconut cream frosting by mixing 1/4 cup coconut cream with a drizzle of honey or AIP-compliant sweetener and a pinch of ground turmeric

Spread the frosting over the cooled bars

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set the bars and frosting

Once set, cut into bars or squares and enjoy Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator