Coconut-Honey-Gingerbread-Squares Recipe

Name: Coconut-Honey-Gingerbread-Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 50 g desiccated coconut; 75 g honey (use a runny variety); 30 g applesauce; 1 egg, beaten; 125 g flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; 1 tablespoon cocoa powder; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 pinch clove; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; ½ tablespoon sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

1
First dry toast your coconut in a skillet until nicely browned and fragrant.
2
Let cool.
3
In a big bowl mix honey, applesauce and egg.
4
In a second bowl combine flour, baking powder, spices, sugar, cocoa powder and coconut.
5
Add this to the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
6
Your dough will be rather soft, but you should be able to knead it.
7
If its too wet for this, add a bit more flour.
8
Place dough onto a paper-lined baking sheet and pat into a rectangle of about 1 inch/2 cm in height.
9
Bake in the preheated oven at 170C/350F for about 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
10
Allow to cool and slice into about 25 small cubes.
11
If you like you can drizzle the cubes with melted chocolate and add some coconut on top.

230

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 50 g desiccated coconut, 75 g honey (use a runny variety), 30 g applesauce, 1 egg, beaten, and more.

Yes, Coconut-Honey-Gingerbread-Squares falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Coconut-Honey-Gingerbread-Squares

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