Frozen Cookie Dough Bars
Well summer is upon us and damn it's hot. So what better way to cool off with a frozen, chocolate-y treat?!? The bars are completely no-bake (hallelujah) and take little effort. Not to mention, pretty healthy! Grain-free, refined sugar-free, AND gluten free! They are super rich and great to share with friends. These are also such a great activity to do in the summer with your family. Happy no-baking :)
Ingredients For The Bars:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond butter (or other nut butter of choice)
- 2 tbs coconut oil, melted or if you want this to be oil-free, sub applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup - 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
Ingredients For The Chocolate Topping:
- 1 cup vegan chocolate (bars, chips, etc with work)
- 2 tbs almond butter
- 2 tsp coconut oil (optional, just gives the chocolate a crispier crunch)
Directions:
- In a large bowl, combine the two flours
- Add in the remaining ingredients except the chocolate chips
- Mix the dough well until everything is incorporated. It should be thick enough to mold with your hands, if not add in more coconut flour 1 tablespoon at a time
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips
- Line a baking pan (I used a 8x8 pan) with parchment and press the dough into it. Make sure to get it in all the corners and pack it down with a spatula or your hands
- Place in the freezer for 20 minutes
- Begin making the chocolate topping by placing the chocolate, almond butter, and coconut oil in either a bowl (if microwaving) or a small saucepan. If you are microwaving it, heat for 30 seconds and then stir until it is melted completley. If you are using a pan, heat on low heat and stir it constantly until completely melted
- Once the bars are frozen, remove from the freezer and cover with the chocolate topping
- Smooth it out rather quickly because it will freeze fast
- Place back in the freezer for another 10-20 mintes
- Slice into bars, small squares, or whatever shape and size you fancy!
- Enjoy!
