Description
No-Bake Coconut Almond Joy Bars are a quick, easy, and indulgent treat made with chocolate, coconut, and almonds. With simple ingredients and no baking required, these bars are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
1 cup almond butter
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole almonds (or chopped almonds)
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, mix shredded coconut, almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until fully combined.
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Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or wax paper.
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Press the coconut mixture into the dish, evenly spreading it to cover the bottom.
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Place one almond in the center of each square of the coconut mixture (divide the bars into 12-16 squares).
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
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Pour melted chocolate over the coconut mixture, spreading evenly to cover the coconut and almonds.
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Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the bars to set.
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Once firm, remove from the fridge and cut into squares.
Notes
- Sweetener: Substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Nut Butter: Try other nut butters like peanut butter or cashew butter.
- Chocolate: Use milk chocolate chips for a sweeter treat.
- Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
