5/20/2015 3 Comments No Bake Almond Joy BarsIf you know you are going to crave something sweet, why not be prepared? These are so easy* to make ahead and keep in the fridge for when the sweet tooth strikes. *You need a food processor. Its worth the investment..it will make every future baking experience more enjoyable! Ingredients:Bottom Layer: 1.5 Cups Dates (I used pitted deglet) 1 Cup Nuts (I used almonds) 4 T Cocoa Powder 1 T Vanilla Extract Pinch of Sea Salt Top Layer: 1.5 Cups Shredded Coconut (unsweetened) 1/3 Cup Almond flour 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil (melted) 3 T Honey Pinch of Sea Salt Optional Top top layer: (I'd recommend because it holds everything together and looks fancy) 1/4 Cup Chocolate Chips Directions:1. Double check that your dates don't have pits, even if they say pitted. It's a stupid, painful surprise when you bite into a date pit.
2. Food process all bottom layer ingredients. 3. Press bottom layer into parchment lined 8x8 pan 4. Mix all top layer ingredients (if its not sticking together use more honey) 5. Press top layer over bottom layer 6. Melt chocolate over stove or in microwave and drizzle over top layer. 7. Leave it alone! Place in fridge for at least 30 min (or if desperate freezer ;) ) Protein Style: I have substituted vanilla protein powder for the almond flour in top layer and it was delicious
3 Comments
Dave
6/2/2015 06:42:53 am
Making a triple recipe for the guys at the fire station today. Will let you know how it goes.
Reply
David
6/2/2015 06:50:15 am
Also, is the cocoa, vanilla, et al tablespoons or teaspoons?
Reply
Holly
6/2/2015 01:28:15 pm
Yay Dave, I hope the guys love them! I use big T for Tablespoon and little t for teaspoon :) Leave a Reply. |
AuthorI love food and hope you do too! My recipes are simple - buy the highest quality ingredients you can afford and slow down to enjoy the food that is fueling you. CategoriesAll Breakfast Drinks Food Food Prep Goals Highland Games Hot Jeans Challenge Meal Meal Plan Outfits Paleo Protein Recipes Tips Treat Veggies Water Workouts Archives
May 2015
Sign up for free recipes and workouts!
|
Photo used under Creative Commons from Ewan-M