Cacao Almond Butter No-Bake Bars

I created these cacao almond butter bars during one of those moments we all know too well—a post-run, mid-afternoon energy dip. After a solid workout, I found myself craving something indulgent and sweet to pick me up, but I also wanted something fast: a no-bake bar! The temptation to grab a sugary treat was strong, but I was determined to stick to my goals. It was Day 6 of a self-imposed Eating Clean Challenge, and I didn’t want to derail my hard-earned progress. Instead, I decided to channel my craving into something nourishing yet satisfying, a treat that felt like a reward but was completely aligned with my healthier choices. The result? These rich, chocolatey no-bake bars are packed with wholesome ingredients like cacao and almond butter and are amazing. They’re the perfect guilt-free indulgence to power you through the rest of your day while keeping you on track and keeping you on your gluten-free lifestyle.

 

 

 

 

What tastes even better? Enjoying one of these tasty morsels after a barre class. But one of these for a light dessert is just what my body wants.

 

No-Bake Cacao Almond Butter Bars

yields 9 bars

 

For an easy, decadent treat without breaking your eat-clean commitment, reach for a saucepan, a spoon, and an 8" pan. There, you have all the items you need! These No-Bake bars are super easy and so, so good. Through in the clean ingredients below (maple syrup is totally optional) and you have a nutritious, easy bar that you can stash in the fridge or freezer to enjoy as desired.

 

Ingredients:

 

1/2 cup almond butter (I like this raw organic one)

2 TBSP pure maple syrup (unless your nut butter has any added sugar)

2 TBSP coconut oil

1 cup gluten-free oats

1/2 cup unsweetened coconut

1/4 cup sunflower seeds

2 TBSP raw cacao powder

2 TBSP raw cacao nibs

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

 

 

Directions:

 

1. Melt sunflower seed (or nut) butter and maple syrup (optional) and coconut oil over medium-high heat, stirring.

2. Remove from heat and stir in all other ingredients.

3. Press into a wax or parchment paper-lined 8" pan and chill for about 30 min to an hour. It's that easy! Cut into 9 bars and enjoy!

 

 

Nutritional breakdown below!

 

Nutritional Analysis:

 

Calories: 232

Fat: 17g

Potassium: 66mg

Carbs: 16g

Sugar: 3g

Protein: 6g