So, let's make some Coconutter Squares for your next trip! This thing is a fat bomb as it is almost completely Coconut Butter/Manna. This recipe is totally free-form but it will give you an idea on how to modify it on your own as you see fit. You'll need some Coconut Butter, a trail mix of your choosing, and some cinnamon.
Scoop out about a half a cup of coconut butter and toss it in a small sauce pan. Heat it on low and keep an eye on things as it heats up. You just want to melt it without burning it so be patient. Add some cinnamon along the way as you stir and melt. I have no measurement for this but I do like a lot of cinnamon personally.
Once your coconut butter is fully melted, add a little trail mix at a time until there is a decent ratio of mix to coconut. Add as little or as much as you want. I liked a trail mix with just a little dried fruit mixed in. The coconut butter is naturally sweet to me so it doesn't take much to make it super sweet.
After you get everything mixed together, pour it into a mold of your choosing. I have some little glass dishes for storage that I use (hence the shape in the photo). If you're worried about it sticking, just line your mold with a little wax paper. Just be mindful of folds in the wax paper as it will get stuck easily and you may be munching on wax paper on the trail (Yes this has happened to me).
So, that's it! It's a very simple creation and can be modified as needed. Heck, add some vanilla or even some clean chocolate chips if you dare. If you've ever eaten coconut butter from the jar you know it's a little dry but its super yummy and satiating. It forces you to drink some extra water which is never a bad thing on the trail anyway.
If you want a printable version of this I have it on my other website
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