Description
Delightful homemade bars combining coconut, almond, and chocolate for a healthier twist on the classic candy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Almonds (for topping)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the shredded coconut, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Press the coconut mixture into a lined baking dish, then place almonds on top.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to let the mixture set and firm up.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler until smooth.
- Remove the mixture from the fridge and cut it into bars or squares.
- Dip each piece in the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, and place on parchment paper to cool.
- Refrigerate again until the chocolate has hardened, about 15-20 minutes.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade Almond Joys any time of the day!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg