“Almond Joy” Squares – Vegan, Gluten-Free & Refined Sugar-Free

Aug 7, 2019 | BARS, DESSERTS, FOOD, FOOD AND COOKING, NO-BAKE, RECIPES, SNACKS

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“Almond Joy” Squares – Vegan, Gluten-Free & Refined Sugar-Free

 

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"Almond Joy" Squares - Vegan, Gluten-Free & Refined Sugar-Free

Tender, creamy coconut base, topped with rich dark chocolate, crushed almonds and finished with flaked sea salt. These taste just as sexy as they sound!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine BARS, DESSERTS, RECIPES
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1/2 cup coconut cream - the thick part of canned full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/3 cup raw agave - maple syrup could work here too
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate - good quality
  • 1/2 cup crushed/chopped raw almonds
  • Pinch flaked salt (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Line a 9X9 dish with parchment. Set aside.
  • In a food processor, pulse coconut flakes, coconut cream, agave, oil, vanilla, sea salt until combined.
  • Transfer mix to prepared dish and pat down very firmly.
  • Melt chocolate and pour onto coconut mix. Using a spatula, spread evenly.
  • Top chocolate with crushed almonds, flaked salt and additional coconut flakes, if desired.
  • Using the spatula, very gently press down on the toppings to ensure they stick to the chocolate layer.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes before cutting and serving.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for up to 2-3 weeks.

Notes

*To make these school safe, you could leave out the almond topping. Sprinkles, hemp seeds or even drizzled yogurt would be tasty!!! **I like to top these with a little extra coconut flakes. ***Not all canned full-fat coconut milk is created equal. In order to source the ideal brand for this recipe, give the can a shake. If its heavy and you can feel there is a solid portion in the can not moving, that's the winner. If you shake the can and the contains seem perfectly liquid-y, that's a no-go for this recipe. I like to use the brand Aroy D for coconut cream.

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