These Vegan almond joy bars are the ultimate no-bake treat! I am a huge fan of the coconut/almond combination and used to go nuts for almond joys growing up. These might be the next best thing 😉 They are gluten-free, vegan, no-bake, and paleo so they fit a bunch of different dietary needs. The bars also come together in less than 10 minutes and all you need is one bowl, so it’s a win win!
Why You’ll Love This Healthy Almond Joy Bar Recipe
If you’re a fan of the iconic Almond Joy but not the processed ingredients, you’re going to love this homemade, healthier version. These bars are:
- No-bake (ready in 20 minutes!)
- Vegan and gluten-free – These bars are refined sugar-free and made with whole-food ingredients. They offer some healthy fats from the nut butter and coconut and some protein from the protein powder in the base!
- Sweetened naturally
- Perfect for a meal prep snack or dessert
This recipe features a coconut-almond base, a creamy chocolate topping, and all the nostalgic flavor!
How to make almond joy bars
Full recipe is in the recipe card at the bottom of the post!
Ingredients & substitutions
- Protein powder: Any flavor will work, but I like to stick to a vanilla plant-protein! You could sub in more almond flour if you don’t want to use protein powder. (You can use the code “amb-dani” for a discount on the protein I linked!)
- Almond Butter: As mentioned above, you can use any nut or seed butter, but almond butter gives these that almond joy feel!
- Coconut flakes: These make up most of the center layer.
- Maple Syrup: This is the sweetener used in the bars. You can sub any sticky sweetener.
- Chocolate: I like to use Hu Kitchen chocolate chips, as they’re sweetened with coconut sugar! You can use the code “danishealthyeats” for a discount!
steps to make the vegan almond joy bars:
They are so easy! First, you’ll make the base layer by mixing everything together. Then you will press it into a lined loaf pan. To make the coconut filling, you’ll mix together the ingredients and then spread it over the base layer. Next, you’ll make the chocolate ganache by melting everything together until creamy and spread it over the coconut layer. Then you just pop them in the freezer to set up!
More healthy dessert recipes to try
- Samoa Cookie Protein Bars
- Vegan Snickers Protein Bars
- Strawberry frozen S’mores
- Strawberry shortcake protein ice cream (ninja creami)
- Dilly bars
- 2 ingredient orange sorbet
- Healthy snickers bites
- 2 ingredient Rolo’s
If you try this recipe and love, it’d mean the world to me if you left a star rating & review below and tag me in your creation on Instagram @danishealthyeats!
Raw Almond Joy Bars
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond meal or flour
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Filling
- 1 cup super fine shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp canned coconut milk (shake the can & then use)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup coconut cream (Solid part from canned-coconut milk)
- 1 tbsp almond butter
Instructions
- Combine all base ingredients until a sticky dough forms. Press into the bottom of a lined loaf pan.
- Make the coconut filling by mixing all ingredients until mixed thoroughly. Spread evenly over the base.
- For the chocolate ganache, combine all ingredients in a small microwave safe bowl. Heat in 20 second increments, stirring well between each one, until completely thick and smooth. Pour evenly over the coconut layer.
- Place in the freezer to set! Cut into bars and enjoy!
