So here’s the thing, sometimes you just want to experiment and see if you can create a ‘healthier’ treat so you don’t feel too bad (or like me don’t feel too bad eating a lot!) These bars are Gluten free, vegan friendly, as well as paleo. Plus they have the lowest carb and sugar levels from nearly all of my baked goodness! Now that’s a treat!! 😉

Here’s how you make them!

INGREDIENTS

For the bars :

• 7 Tbsp. coconut flour (or if you prefer a nice chew use shredded coconut)
• 1 and 1/4 cup almond flour

• Pinch of sea salt

• 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp. maple syrup or raw refined honey

• 2 and 1/2 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted

• 5 Tbsp. nut butter (I used organic raw peanut butter)

• vanilla extract

• 3/4 cup vegan dark chocolate chips

For the topping

• 1 cup unsweetened vegan chocolate, chopped (or regular chocolate if youre not opting for the vegan version)

• 1 tbsp coconut oil / or coconut butter

• 1 tbsp refined honey (or maple syrup for vegan)

METHOD

To make the bars :

1. In a large bowl, mix almond flour, coconut flour, and salt. Set aside.

1. Mix maple syrup, melted coconut oil, nut butter, and vanilla in a medium bowl.

1. Pour your wet ingredients into your dry ingredients, and mix to combine. Add your
2. chocolate chips, and mix.

1. Line a 8″ square pan with baking paper. Press your dough into the pan, and flatten
2. with your hands or with the back of a spatula. Place in the freezer to chill for 20
3. minutes.

To make the topping :

1. Melt together chocolate, coconut butter and honey in a microwave or on the stovetop.

Assembling :

1. Spread topping evenly over bars.
2.  Let sit at room temperature or in the refrigerator until topping is set. I kept mine in the freezer for roughly an hour then I couldn’t wait any longer!!
3. Cut and eat and ENJOY!

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