No-Bake Chocolate Almond Dessert Bars

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Rich and fudgy almond-infused bars with a smooth chocolate base, perfect for a quick dessert that satisfies sweet cravings without baking. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers almond butter, honey, unsweetened cocoa powder 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 180 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 Serves 12 Desserts cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup almond butter and 1/3 cup honey, stirring well until smooth and glossy.
  2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the almond butter mixture. Stir until fully incorporated and the mixture is shiny.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1/2 cup slivered almonds, and 1/4 tsp sea salt until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Step 4: Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly and evenly with a spatula to compact it. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
  5. Step 5: Once set, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and cut into 12 squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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