Healthy Almond Joys Recipe: Easy Guilt-Free Indulgence at Home
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this Healthy Almond Joys recipe, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with nutritious ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 whole almonds
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded coconut, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Form the mixture into small bars and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Press a whole almond into the center of each bar.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips and drizzle over the bars.
- Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of the chocolate before it sets.
- Consider using coconut oil to help with melting the chocolate for a smoother consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg