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Almond Butter Bars

These Almond Butter Bars are delicious, chocolatey, and gluten-free and vegan!
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 25 squares

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups Almond flour
  • 3 tbsp Coconut oil melted
  • 2 tbsp Maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Almond Butter Layer

  • 1 cup Almond butter *
  • 2/3 cup Coconut oil
  • 2/3 cup Maple syrup

Chocolate Layer

  • 1 cup Dairy free chocolate
  • 1 tbsp Coconut oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
  • Line 8x8 pan with parchment paper (or grease pan).
  • Mix together almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Press crust mixture into pan.
  • Bake for 10-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Set aside to cool.
  • In a small pot, add almond butter, coconut oil, and maple syrup. Heat mixture on low heat for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Once combined, pour mixture on top of cooled crust.
  • Refrigerate for an hour or more. The almond butter layer should be solid.
  • Once solid, melt dairy-free chocolate with coconut oil. Pour on top of almond butter layer and spread evenly.
  • Refrigerate again for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened.
  • Cut and enjoy!

Notes

*Can use any type of nut butter (or tahini for a nut free version). 
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