Commercial candy bars are full of processed junk but check out this Gluten-free Almond Joy Dessert Bars recipe! Here is a whole food alternative to satisfy your craving without using any questionable ingredients. The only problem will be limiting yourself to just one!
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As with many recipes, success is often dependent on what tools you use. For this knock-off of Almond Joy bars, a large food processor with a decent motor is a must. That said, I used my dinky one, and even though I had to make it in batches, it worked alright. But these bars are going to become addicting, and when you find yourself making them every single week, you might decide to upgrade. 🙂
Plus, there are only 5 ingredients. How many commercial candy bars can say that?
Vegan & Gluten Free Almond Joy Dessert Bars Recipe:
Gluten-free Almond Joy Bars
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp almond butter
- 12 large dates pits removed
- 3 tbsp coconut shreds I used Trader Joe's Roasted Coconut
- 12 raw almonds 1 3.5-oz high quality dark chocolate bar make sure to read the ingredients to be sure it's vegan!
Instructions
- Combine the almond butter and the dates in a food processor. Process until the dates are finely chopped.
- Add the coconut and process 1 minute more.
- Using a tablespoon, form rectangular shaped bars. Top each one with an almond. Place these on a plate and put in the freezer for at least 60 minutes.
- In a small pot, melt the chocolate. Make sure not to burn.
- Remove the bars from the freezer and drizzle with melted chocolate. Let the chocolate cool. You can put them back in the freezer to speed up the process.
- Enjoy, and try not to eat them all in one sitting!
Notes
Nutrition
You can buy this great food processor to make these yummy bars!
Recipe Bio: I’m Sarah White, Owner of Mindfully Frugal Mom, and I believe passionately that eating natural foods does not have to break the bank. I devote my time to creating a healthy lifestyle for my family while saving money. In my limited spare time I can be found having dance parties to musical theater with my 2 preschoolers.
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Please let me know how you like these Almond Joy bars!
I can not wait to try this! Almond Joy is my favorite candy bar. Having dietary restrictions sucks! So glad I came across this recipe 🙂
That looks delicious; trying to stay gluten free!
I think I will be making those for a party we are having at someones house!
this sounds to die for. I am going to try this now
These sound great! I will totally have to try them out!
I knew my dessert tasted good last night! I used almond pulp I had leftover from making almond milk, combined some of that with melted chocolate and shredded coconut. Yum! Bonus: no waiting for them to cool in the freezer; just eat with a spoon. I will have to try with the dates & dark chocolate though.
I love dates in recipes..adds a great sweet favor without refined sugar! I’ll have to try these!
yummy yum yum yum
This looks so good! I can feel my pants getting tighter already!
Thank you for posting this recipe. It will be good to have Almond Joy like candy again. Plus I get to choose the dark chocolate for the coating. What a treat,
Oh these look delicious! I just might try making these. Thanks for sharing
THAT LOOKS YUMMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Almond joy is one of my favorite candy bars. Thank you for posting the recipe that will allow me to have them again!!!