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Healthy No Bake Cookie Dough Bars

Irresistibly Healthy No Bake Cookie Dough Bars – Sweet, Simple & Guilt-Free

  • Author: Lyndy

Description

Healthy No Bake Cookie Dough Bars deliver the nostalgic flavor of cookie dough with wholesome ingredients like almond flour, nut butter, and natural sweeteners—no oven required. Quick to make, freezer-friendly, and easily adapted for dairy-free or gluten-free diets, they’re the perfect sweet-but-balanced treat.

Ingredients

Scale

For an 8×8-inch pan Cookie Dough Layer:

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1/2 cup creamy almond butter (or peanut butter)
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips

Chocolate Topping:

  • 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil

Ingredient Notes:

  • Swap almond butter for sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
  • Use sugar-free chocolate chips for a lower-carb option.
  • Add flaxseed meal or chia seeds for extra fiber.

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  2. Mix the dough base: In a large bowl, stir together almond flour, almond butter, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until a thick dough forms. Fold in chocolate chips.
  3. Press into the pan: Spread the cookie dough evenly in the prepared dish, pressing firmly to create a smooth, even layer.
  4. Make the chocolate topping: Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together (microwave in short bursts or use a small saucepan over low heat), stirring until smooth.
  5. Pour and spread topping: Pour the melted chocolate over the cookie dough layer and spread evenly.
  6. Chill until set: Freeze for 30–40 minutes or refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.
  7. Cut and serve: Lift out using the parchment, then slice into bars or squares.

Notes

  • Nutritional benefits: Protein and healthy fats from nut butter and almond flour; naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey; fiber to support digestion.
  • Diet swaps: Dairy-free (use dairy-free chips); nut-free (use oat flour + sunflower seed butter); higher protein (mix in 1–2 scoops vanilla protein powder and adjust liquids).
  • Healthy frozen dessert: Store bars in the freezer for a firmer, ice-cream-bar-like texture; sprinkle crushed nuts or seeds over the chocolate before freezing for crunch.
  • Portion control: Cut into bite-sized pieces for small healthy desserts and easy grab-and-go snacks.
  • Common mistakes: Using runny nut butter (bars won’t set well); skipping parchment (hard to remove); not chilling long enough (messy cuts).
  • Storage & make-ahead: Refrigerate up to 1 week; freeze up to 2 months (thaw 5–10 minutes before eating). Great to make the day before events.

FAQs:
Can I use oat flour? Yes—texture will be denser.
Are they gluten-free? Yes, if all ingredients are certified GF.
Do they taste like raw cookie dough? Absolutely—without raw eggs or refined flour.

  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake

Keywords: Healthy No Bake Cookie Dough Bars, Dairy-free dessert recipes, Small healthy desserts, Healthy frozen dessert, No bake bars, Cookie dough bars

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