Gluten-free Almond Joy Bars
Here is a whole food alternative to satisfy your craving without using any questionable ingredients.
Servings: 12
Calories: 82kcal
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp almond butter
- 12 large dates pits removed
- 3 tbsp coconut shreds I used Trader Joe's Roasted Coconut
- 12 raw almonds 1 3.5-oz high quality dark chocolate bar make sure to read the ingredients to be sure it's vegan!
Instructions
- Combine the almond butter and the dates in a food processor. Process until the dates are finely chopped.
- Add the coconut and process 1 minute more.
- Using a tablespoon, form rectangular shaped bars. Top each one with an almond. Place these on a plate and put in the freezer for at least 60 minutes.
- In a small pot, melt the chocolate. Make sure not to burn.
- Remove the bars from the freezer and drizzle with melted chocolate. Let the chocolate cool. You can put them back in the freezer to speed up the process.
- Enjoy, and try not to eat them all in one sitting!
Notes
Nutritional values are based on one serving
Nutrition
Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.4mg