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    Home » Recipes » Healthy Desserts

    Chewy No-Bake Almond Butter Bars

    Published: May 23, 2022 · Modified: Jun 21, 2022 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · 34 Comments

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    Chewy No-Bake Almond Butter Bars - A delicious, energy-giving treat that is high in both protein and good fats!

    Almond butter bars with an orange background.

    No-baking required

    Sometimes baking can be a drag.

    I typically enjoy the precision it requires, but when I'm trying to create a recipe and go through multiple trials, it can get pretty trying.

    It is nice, once in a while, to have a delicious, no-bake recipe like these almond butter bars.

    No-bake recipes are MUCH more forgiving.

    No leavening agents to worry about, no oven temperatures or cooking times, and no worrying that the cookies are spreading due to the fact that you forgot to chill the damn dough!

    ...Not that I speak from experience or anything.

    Good for snacking

    These bars make a great mid-day snack, as the ingredients are all helpful in boosting energy.

    They are soft, chewy, and completely addictive!

    I like to make mine small and thick, but if you prefer big and thin, just press the dough into a larger pan and cut them that way.

    However you cut them, I am convinced you will love them as much as I do!

    Hand holding a healthy almond butter bar.

    Low sugar notes

    This recipe is from 2013 and is written exactly how it was then, except for updated pictures.

    If you are looking to lower the sweetener, you can do so by subbing some of the stated amount of maple syrup for warm water.

    For instance, instead of three tablespoons of maple syrup (as stated), use two tablespoons of maple syrup plus one tablespoon of warm water. You can add in a little stevia for extra, carb-free sweetness, if desired.

    For more no-bake treats, take a peek at some of these recipes:

    No-Bake Cookies and Cream Bars

    Raw Brownies with Chocolate Icing

    Chocolate Chip Snack Bites

    Almond butter bars with an orange background.
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    4.50 from 6 votes

    Chewy No-Bake Almond Butter Bars

    A delicious, energy-giving treat that is high in both protein and good fats!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Chill Time:1 hr
    Total Time1 hr 5 mins
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: No-bake, Raw, Vegan
    Servings: 9 bars
    Calories: 211kcal
    Author: Lauren Goslin

    Equipment

    Oat Flour
    Maple Syrup
    Pyrex Dish (7 x 5 inch)

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup raw almond butter unsalted
    • 3 Tablespoons coconut oil melted
    • 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
    • ¼ + ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
    • 150 grams oat flour (about 1 1/4 cups)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 Tablespoons warm water

    Instructions

    • Mix everything but the oat flour until smooth.
    • Stir in the oat flour until a thick dough forms.
    • Press the mixture (you will need your hands) into a well-oiled container fitted with a lid (I used a small 7 x 5 inch Pyrex dish).
    • Place in the refrigerator (or freezer if you're hungry!) until the bars are set (somewhat hard to the touch).
    • Cut and serve!

    Notes

    WW Points: 8

    Nutrition

    Sugar: 4.9g | Fiber: 3.5g | Calories: 211kcal | Fat: 12.9g | Protein: 5.4g | Carbohydrates: 19g

    Notes:

    You can use roasted or raw almond butter, depending on your preference.

    If you use a salted almond butter, omit 1/8 teaspoon of the added salt.

    Stack of no-bake almond butter bars.

     

     

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    Comments

    1. Stephanie

      April 10, 2020 at 9:22 am

      I’ve made this probably ten times! My family loves these, especially my 2 and 4 year old! It’s a great way to give them some healthy fats 🙂 anytime I need to bring snack at preschool or side dish for brunch I always make these. Everyone seems to love them!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        April 10, 2020 at 2:00 pm

        Aw, thanks, Stephanie! I need to remake these myself, lol!

        Reply
    2. Bre

      June 24, 2017 at 2:51 pm

      Just made a batch and put a couple golden raisins per square on top. Really delicious recipe, I will do my best to portion it out for the week 😀

      Reply
      • Lauren

        June 25, 2017 at 3:04 pm

        Thanks Bre, glad you enjoyed them! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Sarah

      December 13, 2013 at 10:23 am

      Awesome recipe!!! Even my husband ate them! How long do they last for in the fridge btw?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        December 13, 2013 at 5:09 pm

        Hi Sarah,

        I'm so happy you enjoyed the bars! I'd say they'd last anywhere from 1-2 weeks. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Cyndy Whitaker

      October 07, 2013 at 1:12 pm

      Hi Lauren. I can't use grains of any kind. Do you have a sub I could use. I love your recipes!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        October 07, 2013 at 2:50 pm

        Thanks Cyndy! You can try almond meal/flour in place of the oats.

        Reply
    5. Shayla

      August 09, 2013 at 6:37 am

      Hi Lauren! Will the bars still hold up with dried fruit? What would you recommend? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        August 09, 2013 at 7:14 am

        What ingredient are you trying to replace? If it's the maple syrup, I would think so, but I haven't tried it. Maybe dates with a bit of water to emulate the syrup consistency? 🙂

        Reply
    6. sheymaa

      May 08, 2013 at 6:55 am

      I'm excited to try making these for my overly picky 3 year old, but I have a couple of questions first. What kind of oats do you use? I have old fashioned rolled oats. Would quick oats be better? Also, do you think that coconut butter could be used in place of the coconut oil? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        May 08, 2013 at 8:33 am

        Hi Sheymaa,
        I used regular rolled oats, but either would work! I'm not sure about the coconut butter replacement, as it has a thicker consistency. Regular melted butter would be a better choice. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Danielle

      April 07, 2013 at 12:49 pm

      I am allergic to coconut, any suggestions as far as what to replace the oil with in this recipe? I made them for my husband (introducing him to a raw diet- perfect intro- he loved them!) and they turned out great but would they be OK if the oil was omitted?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        April 07, 2013 at 2:23 pm

        You could use butter or palm shortening. The oil is necessary to hold everything together, so I wouldn't recommend omitting it. So happy your hubby enjoyed them! 😀

        Reply
    8. Dana

      April 03, 2013 at 7:55 am

      Just made these with roasted almond butter (that's what I had) and they came out great! I had to stop myself from eating all the batter with a spoon 🙂
      -Dana

      Reply
      • Lauren

        April 03, 2013 at 8:51 am

        That's great Dana, I'm so happy you enjoyed them! It's good to know that they work with roasted almond butter too. 🙂

        Reply
    9. Heather @Gluten-Free Cat

      March 27, 2013 at 6:53 pm

      You are so right! No bake is so much easier and you also get the benefits of pure raw nutrients. I'd love for you to come share this at Raw Foods Thursdays tomorrow!
      http://www.glutenfreecat.com/2013/03/raw-foods-thursdays-32813/

      Reply
      • Lauren

        March 27, 2013 at 8:04 pm

        Thanks Heather, I'd love to! 🙂

        Reply
        • Heather @Gluten-Free Cat

          March 31, 2013 at 7:10 pm

          Thanks for sharing it! Pinning this!!

          Reply
    10. Paige @ Not Missing a Thing!

      March 26, 2013 at 9:31 am

      These look great! I'll be making them soon!

      Reply
    11. MadSCAR

      March 22, 2013 at 12:44 am

      Love it!

      Reply
    12. Cheryl P

      March 21, 2013 at 5:51 pm

      Would toasting the oatmeal give them a different flavor?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        March 21, 2013 at 8:48 pm

        I imagine it would enhance the oat flavor, but I haven't tried it. 🙂

        Reply
    13. Cheryl P

      March 21, 2013 at 5:50 pm

      Would toasting the oatmeal a little bit give them a different flavor?

      Reply
    14. Kim

      March 20, 2013 at 4:32 pm

      Do you know what the measurement of the oats is after grinding? I have some already ground from making your brownies:)

      Reply
      • Lauren

        March 20, 2013 at 4:38 pm

        Hmmm...I'd guess 1-1 1/4 cups? Mix all the wet ingredients first, and then add the oats gradually until you get a thick batter. 🙂

        Reply
        • Kim

          March 20, 2013 at 5:07 pm

          One cup worked. Thanks!

          Reply
    15. Jennifer P

      March 20, 2013 at 2:53 pm

      These look scrumptious! Do you think you could sub sun butter?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        March 20, 2013 at 4:31 pm

        I believe so! 🙂

        Reply
    16. Melissa @ My Whole Food Life

      March 20, 2013 at 2:00 pm

      These look so good! I love almond butter and anything no bake. I will try these for sure. Glad I found your blog. Your girls are beautiful. I am a mom of two little girls as well. 1 and 3. Go pink! 🙂

      Reply
      • Lauren

        March 20, 2013 at 4:32 pm

        How awesome! I love finding other bloggers I have things in common with. Mine are 1 and 3 as well. 😀

        Reply
    17. Gabby @ the veggie nook

      March 20, 2013 at 8:07 am

      I know what you mean! I am such a "throw a little of this in, then a smidge of that"...measuring goes totally against my style. Oh how we suffer for blogging 😉

      These look delicious, Almond, maple and cinnamon are always amazing 🙂

      Reply
    18. freshlifefindings

      March 20, 2013 at 6:31 am

      Yum- I'm definitely making these! I love almond butter & oats mixed together and these look delicious. Can't wait to try 🙂

      Reply
      • Lauren

        March 20, 2013 at 9:02 am

        Thanks girl! They are really good! I hope you enjoy them! 🙂

        Reply

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