Almond Joy Bars
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Almond Joy Bars
Description
This recipe creates Almond Joy Bars by first mixing shredded coconut with melted coconut oil and honey, which together provide moisture and sweetness while binding the coconut into a firm base when chilled. The mixture is pressed into a parchment-lined loaf pan and topped evenly with rows of raw almonds, which anchor into the base when lightly pressed in. Chilling in the refrigerator for several hours solidifies the bars for easy cutting.
Once cut into squares, each bar is dipped in melted baking chocolate, giving a rich, glossy coating that contrasts the chewy coconut interior and crunchy almonds. After a final chilling step to harden the chocolate coating, the bars are ready to enjoy as a homemade version of the classic confection.
The bars store well refrigerated in an airtight container for several weeks and can be frozen for longer preservation. The recipe requires no baking, making it accessible to prepare ahead for snacks or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups coconut unsweetened, shredded
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- ¼ cup honey
- 18 almond raw
- 4 ounces baking chocolate melted
Instructions
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Mix the shredded coconut, melted coconut oil and honey in a large bowl until well combined and sticky.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan. Line the almonds evenly across the filling in 3 rows of 6. Press lightly to secure.
- Chill in the refrigerator until completely firm, at least 2 hours or overnight
- Once solid, lift from the pan using the parchment paper, and use a very sharp knife to cut into 18 equal squares.
- Use a fork to dip each bar into the melted chocolate. Allow any excess chocolate to drip and place back on the parchment paper.
- Refrigerate again until the chocolate sets, about 30 minutes. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them firm and fresh for several weeks.
- These bars freeze well if you want to prepare them in advance or keep extras for later.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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