No-Bake Vegan Almond Joy Bars
Add the coconut to a food processor and processor for 5-10 minutes unit it starts to form a thick paste.
- Cook35 min
- Total35 min
- Serves10
- LevelIntermediate
Ingredients
- 2 cups (200 g) unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup (160 g) raw almonds
- 1 cup packed (225 g) pitted soft dates
- 1/2 cup (90 g) dairy-free chocolate chunks or chips, or chopped dark chocolate
- 1/2 tsp almond extract, optional
- 1/2 cup (90 g) dairy-free chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate, for topping (optional)
- more coconut, for topping
Method
- Add the coconut to a food processor and processor for 5-10 minutes unit it starts to form a thick paste.
- Add the almonds and dates and mix until it forms a thick dough. Add the almond extract if you’re using it.
- Add the chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate and pulse a few times to combine.
- Line a 7-8 inch square baking pan with saran wrap or parchment paper then firmly press the dough into the pan taking a few minutes to work it into all the corners and smooth it out.
- Melt 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate on the stovetop or in the microwave then spread it over the bars. Sprinkle a little coconut on top, if desired.
- Place in the freezer for at least 1 hour. If you topped the bars with chocolate, let them sit at room temperate for 10-15 minutes before slicing to prevent the chocolate from cracking.
- Lift out of the pan and cut into 20 bars.
