No Bake Almond Joy Bars
Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod
These No Bake Almond Joy Bars are a delicious treat combining chocolate, coconut, and almonds. They will remind you of the classic candy bar, but they are a healthier homemade version. The bars are packed with protein, but still taste like dessert!
Servings: 12
Calories: 309kcal
Ingredients
For the bars:
- 1 cup creamy almond butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup oats
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 2 tablespoons flaked coconut
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Add the oats, coconut, almond flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, and sea salt. Stir until well combined. The mixture will be thick.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a medium microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Place in the microwave and heat in 30 second intervals, or until smooth. Stir well.
- Pour the chocolate overtop of the bars. Spread with a spatula so the chocolate is in an even layer.
- Sprinkle the almonds over the chocolate. Top with coconut and flaky sea salt.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. Chill the bars for at least 2 hours before cutting.
- When chilled completely, cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze the bars for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 2mg