Description
These no bake cookie dough bars are vegan, gluten-free, and healthy! Enjoy a layer of soft and sweet edible cookie dough frosted with a creamy chocolate topping.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 2 + 3/4 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips
Chocolate Glaze:
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil*
Instructions
- Create cookie dough by adding almond flour, nut butter, maple syrup, coconut sugar, vanilla, and salt to a large bowl. Mix together to thoroughly combine. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Line a square baking pan with parchment paper. Press cookie dough across the pan in an even layer.
- Create chocolate glaze by adding cocoa powder, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil to a bowl. Whisk ingredients together for one minute. Note: the chocolate glaze will thicken while whisking.
- Pour chocolate glaze over the cookie dough. Spread across the pan in an even layer.
- Store pan in the freezer for 15 minutes to set. After, slice into 16 bars.
Notes
- *Be sure to use liquid/melted coconut oil. If your coconut oil is solid, add several spoonfuls to a bowl and microwave it for 30 seconds. Then, measure 1/4 cup and proceed with the recipe.
- Keep the bars stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. They will remain fresh for one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 261
- Sugar: 13g
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
