5-Ingredient Healthy Almond Joy Bars

healthy almond joys bars, one cut in half to show the inside.

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5-Ingredient Healthy Almond Joy Bars

These healthy Almond Joy bars are a 5-ingredient, no-bake copycat of the classic candy bar - chewy coconut filling, crunchy whole almonds, and a smooth chocolate shell. They're gluten-free, dairy-free, naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup, and come together in under 45 minutes with NO baking required! f you're looking for a healthy Almond Joy recipe that actually tastes like the real thing but is made with healthier ingredients, this is it!

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Prep Time: 15

Chill Time: 10

Servings: servings

Equipment

1 food processor
1 9x4-inch loaf pan
1 small bowl

Ingredients

For the coconut filling:

2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup coconut oil melted
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

For the chocolate layer:

1 cup chocolate chips
2 teaspoons coconut oil

For topping:

1/2 cup whole almonds

Instructions

Line a 9x4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Add all of the coconut filling ingredients in a food processor and pulse until the coconut is finely chopped, and the mixture sticks when pressed together (be very careful not to blend the mixture too much!).
Transfer the coconut mixture to your prepared loaf pan and press it into an even layer. Transfer it to the freezer for about 20-30 minutes.
While the coconut filling is in the freezer, prepare the chocolate layer by melting the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in either the microwave or over a double boiler until completely smooth.
Remove the coconut bars from the freezer, and cut them into 12 squares. Dip each square into melted chocolate, then transfer them to a plate line with parchment paper. While the chocolate is still wet, place one or two almonds on top of each bar.
Once all bars are coated in chocolate and topped with almonds, transfer them back to the freezer to set for about 10 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened.Either enjoy the almond joy bars right away, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks!

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