3-Layer Almond Coconut Chocolate Bars
Ingredients
The base
-
¾
cup
whole almonds
-
½
cup
gluten-free oat flour
-
¼
cup
virgin coconut oil
-
3
tablespoons
pure maple syrup
-
¼
teaspoon
fine grain sea salt
-
1
cup
gluten-free rolled oat
The middle layer
-
1
cup
raw or roasted almond butter
-
½
cup
virgin coconut oil
-
¼
cup
pure maple syrup
-
½
tablespoon
pure vanilla extract
-
pinch
fine grain sea salt
-
½
cup
rice crisp cereal
The topping
-
½
cup
vegan chocolate chips
-
½
tablespoon
virgin coconut oil
-
¼
cup
shredded unsweetened coconut
-
¼-⅓
cup
toasted unsweetened large coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust, process the almonds into a fine meal, then add oat flour, coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt, and process until combined.
- Add the rolled oats and process until the mixture comes together but retains some texture.
- Crumble the dough into the prepared pan, press it evenly, and poke holes with a fork. Bake for about 13 minutes and cool on a rack.
- For the middle layer, heat almond butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt in a saucepan until smooth.
- Stir in the rice crisp cereal and pour the mixture over the cooled crust. Freeze for 40-45 minutes until solid.
- For the topping, melt chocolate and coconut oil in a saucepan, then stir in shredded coconut.
- Spoon the chocolate mixture over the bars and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes. Freeze until set.
- Slice into bars and serve immediately, storing leftovers in the fridge or freezer.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
18 small bars
Calories
250
Total fat
20g
Total carbohydrates
16g
Total protein
5g
Sodium
45mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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