No Bake Brownie Bars (Gluten Free + Vegan)
I found this recipe online at @DadaEats Instagram page and knew I had to try it because of my after dinner sweet cravings. These happen after a meal where I want something sweet but don’t want to commit to something packed with refined sugar and with highly processed ingredients.
Here we are using maple syrup, almond flour, coconut oil and nut butter to create a delicious chocolatey treat. You can also sub in honey for this recipe, but then they won’t be vegan. Olive oil can also be used instead of coconut oil in this recipe for the bars and the toppings.
Another aspect of this recipe that I love is that it comes together in a flash. The freeze time is relatively quick and you will have a sweet healthyish treat in your hands before you know it.
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No Bake Brownie Bars (Gluten Free + Vegan)
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup peanut butter (or any nut or seed butter)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 3 tbs coconut oil (or olive oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cacao powder (sifted in)
- 2/3 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup dairy free mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 tsp salt
Topping:
- 1/2 cup dairy free chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Line a 13×9 inch sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, maple syrup, oil and vanilla. Add in the sifted cacao powder, almond flour, mini chips and salt and mix to combine. Transfer the dough to your prepped pan and spread out evenly with your hands, to form a rectangular shape that's about 1/2 inch thick.
Topping:
- Melt your chips and oil in a small pot and pour this onto the brownie rectangle. Using a small rubber spatula, spread out the ganache evenly. Transfer this pan to your freezer for about 40 minutes to set. Remove and slice into 16 squares. Store leftovers in an air tight container in your freezer.
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I made these and sprinkled walnut pieces on top. Sooooo Delicious!
Hi Joanne, that sounds wonderful!
can you use a sugar free sweetener instead of maple syrup! Thank You, Teresa Frazier
Hi Teresa, yes you can here! If its liquid yes, one to one.
If its granulated, then you might have to add a tad bit more oil to the mixture.
can I use coconut flour instead of almond flour? coconut flour is more dense though. would it still work?
A great sub is oat flour or sunflower seed butter. Coconut flour is good too but i Haven’t tried it and may bring about a really dense outcome…
What can I use instead of Almond flour? Due to an almond allergy.
Hi Karen a great almond flour substitute is oat flour
Sounds yummy. Is almond flour the same as almond meal?
Hi Janice, they are the same thing!
I added some protein powder and plain greek yogurt to ramp up the protein per serving. Delish!!
Hi Jay, sounds amazing! thanks for sharing your feedback!
I am never, E-V-E-R going to buy chocolate AGAIN! One of those chocolate treats which hits your taste buds and you have to let out a ‘Wow’! This came together in a heartbeat because I wanted to use up some leftover almond flour. Thank you Stella! You dont know what’s going into your store bought chocolate bar. Ill say it again – Thank you!!!!
Hi Liana, exactly! I say the same thing! So much better to have a sweet treat at home and you know what’s going into it! I’m so glad you liked the recipe!
would it work to use oat flour instead of almond flour?
I actually used oat flour instead and it was perfect.
Absolutely love these. The whole fam devoured. Making again right now
My husband doesn’t normally like any “healthier” desserts I make and he was OBSESSED with these. SO good
Hi! I have a severe almond allergy Can oat flour be used instead?
can I substitute wheat flour for almond flour ?
Wheat flour needs to be baked/cooked. maybe try oat flour.
These are soooo good. Making another batch soon!
Thanks Stella, delicious 😋
Hi Nina, glad you liked the bars! Thanks for trying them!
These are pretty great! Very easy to make, very satisfying.
Hi Jamie, glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for the kind rating!
Unreal. Amazing texture and perfect for a guilt free sweet treat any time of day.
Hi Tabatha, glad you liked the recipe! Thank you for the kind rating!