Healthy No Bake Cookie Dough Bars
If you’re on the hunt for a treat that satisfies your sweet tooth while keeping things clean and wholesome, look no further! My No-Bake Cookie Dough Bars are here to revolutionize your snack or dessert game. Not only are they irresistibly delicious, but they’re also gluten-free, dairy-free, and free from refined sugars. Plus, they’re made with only 6 simple, clean ingredients that you can feel good about. Whether you’re looking for a post-workout snack, a sweet treat for your afternoon slump, or a nutritious dessert option, these bars have got you covered.
If you like no bake recipes, you will also love my Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Cookie Dough Stuffed Dates.
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Why You’ll Love These No-Bake Cookie Dough Bars
- Healthy and Wholesome: These bars are crafted with natural, clean wholesome ingredients. No need to worry about artificial additives.
- Gluten-Free Goodness: Whether you have a gluten intolerance or are simply choosing to avoid gluten, these bars are made with almond flour, ensuring everyone can enjoy them.
- Dairy-Free Delight: Creamy and satisfying without the dairy, these bars use plant-based ingredients to achieve that same rich, cookie dough flavor that we all love.
- Refined Sugar-Free: Sweetened with pure, organic maple syrup rather than artificial sugar.
- No Baking Required: That’s right! Just mix, press, and chill. These bars come together quickly and easily, making them an ideal snack or dessert for busy days and hot Summer days!
Ingredients
Base:
- 3/4 cup creamy cashew butter
- 1/4 cup organic maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup organic almond flour
- 1/8 tsp fine sea salt
- 45g organic dark chocolate (roughly chopped - I like the brand Hu)
- *Optional - 30g protein powder for high protein bars
Ganache:
- 100g organic dark chocolate (roughly chopped)
- 1 tbsp creamy cashew butter
How To Make Them
- Spray a small baking dish with avocado oil or nonstick spray & set aside. I used this 1 QT 10x6 baking dish. You could also use a loaf pan.
- Make the Cookie Dough Base: In a medium mixing bowl combine the almond flour, salt, vanilla, cashew butter, and maple syrup. Mix dough until fully incorporated. Fold in chopped chocolate.
- Press the cookie dough into the bottom of the dish, evenly pressing into all four corners. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- Make the Ganache: Meanwhile, melt the chocolate and 1 tbsp cashew butter in the microwave or in a small saucepan, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Remove the cookie dough from freezer and pour the melted chocolate ganache over the chilled cookie dough. Place back in the freezer for 5 minutes, or until chocolate topping has set but is not completely rock hard. You want it to be slightly soft so that you can cut the bars easier and not have the top chocolate layer crack.
- Slice into 12-16 squares and place back in the freezer for 5-10 more minutes to completely set. Enjoy!
How To Store
If storing in the freezer - Take the cookie dough bars out 15-20 minutes before enjoying so that the cookie dough can thaw and not be rock hard! You can keep these in the freezer for 3 months.
If storing in the fridge - Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks in an air tight container.
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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});If you’re on the hunt for a treat that satisfies your sweet tooth while keeping things clean and wholesome, look no further! My No-Bake Cookie Dough Bars are here to revolutionize your snack or dessert game. Not only are they irresistibly delicious, but they’re also gluten-free, dairy-free, and free from refined sugars. Plus, they’re made with only 6 simple, clean ingredients that you can feel good about. Whether you’re looking for a post-workout snack, a sweet treat for your afternoon slump, or a nutritious dessert option, these bars have got you covered.
- 3/4 cup cashew butter (creamy)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (organic)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup almond flour (organic)
- 1/8 tsp fine sea salt
- 45 g dark chocolate (organic, roughly chopped - I like the brand Hu)
- 30 g protein powder (optional, for higher protein bars)
- 100 g dark chocolate (organic, roughly chopped)
- 1 tbsp cashew butter (creamy)
Spray a small baking dish with avocado oil or nonstick spray & set aside. I used this 1 QT 10x6 baking dish. You could also use a loaf pan.
- Make the Cookie Dough Base: In a medium mixing bowl combine the almond flour, salt, vanilla, cashew butter, and maple syrup. Mix dough until fully incorporated. Fold in chopped chocolate.
- Press the cookie dough into the bottom of the dish, evenly pressing into all four corners. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- Make the Ganache: Meanwhile, melt the chocolate and 1 tbsp cashew butter in the microwave or in a small saucepan, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Remove the cookie dough from freezer and pour the melted chocolate ganache over the chilled cookie dough. Place back in the freezer for 5 minutes, or until chocolate topping has set but is not completely rock hard. You want it to be slightly soft so that you can cut the bars easier and not have the top chocolate layer crack.
- Slice into 12-16 squares and place back in the freezer for 5-10 more minutes to completely set. Enjoy!
Servings 16
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 185kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14.2g22%
- Saturated Fat 3.9g20%
- Sodium 104.1mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 12.7g5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
- Sugars 6.3g
- Protein 4.4g9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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