No-Bake Chocolate Almond Butterbars

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A rich and satisfying no-bake dessert combining the nutty flavor of almond butter with smooth chocolate in layered bars. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers almond butter, honey, rolled oats into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 5 min Serves 12 American cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup almond butter, 1/4 cup honey, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 1/2 cups rolled oats and 1/4 tsp sea salt until fully combined into a thick batter.
  4. Step 4: Press the almond butter oat mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
  5. Step 5: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 cup dark chocolate chips with 2 tbsp coconut oil, stirring continuously until smooth and glossy.
  6. Step 6: Pour the melted chocolate over the almond butter layer and spread evenly with a spatula.
  7. Step 7: Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours until the bars are firm and the chocolate has set.
  8. Step 8: Using the parchment overhang, lift the bars out of the pan and cut into 12 squares before serving.

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