Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Linkedin Share on Tumblr No-Bake Coconut Almond Chocolate BarsAll of your favorite no-bake ingredients have joined together for the ultimate recipe. This is a great treat or light afternoon snack for kids and big kids! These bars are easy and nutritious as they are high in fiber, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats! As I was taking the photos, 2 little hands reached out and took off with the squares, so clearly they were a hit. INGREDIENTS Coconut Almond Base: 1 ¼ (75 g) cups shredded coconut 1/2 cup (125 ml) coconut oil melted 1 cup (100 g) almond meal 3/4 cup (75 g) flaxseed meal 1/4 cup (60 ml) maple syrup 2 tsp vanilla extract pinch of sea salt Chocolate Layer: 1/3 cup (80 ml) coconut oil melted 1/2 cup (50 g) cacao powder 2 tbsp maple syrup Almond Topping: 3/4 cup (85 g) slivered almonds DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 360 F (180 C). Place slivered almonds evenly on a baking tray and toast in the oven for 7 minutes. Line a rectangular slice tin 7″x11″ with baking paper or foil. Combine coconut almond base ingredients until mixed well then press the mixture into the tin firmly and chill for 1 hour. Mix the chocolate layer ingredients then pour over the chilled coconut almond base and spread evenly. Then sprinkle the toasted almonds over the top and chill for 30 minutes. Cut into 24 pieces and store in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container. SUBSTITUTIONS Almond meal – walnuts pecans hazelnuts brazil nuts Linseed meal – chia meal Maple syrup – rice syrup honey Coconut oil – grass-fed organic ghee Nutrition per serving: Calories 200 Fat 17g Saturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 30mg Carbohydrates 9g Fiber 4g Sugars 4g Protein 4g Yields and nutritional information are estimated and will vary depending on produce size and equipment used. Original Article : Rebootwithjoe