If you love easy no-bake treats, you’ll also want to check out these Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fat Bombs and these No-Bake Sunflower Seed Butter Chocolate Bars.
These No-Bake Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Bars are one of those recipes you’ll come back to again and again — rich, nutty, a little sweet, and studded with chocolate chips. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with just six ingredients, and the hardest part is waiting for them to set in the fridge.
No oven needed, no fancy equipment, and they make 20 bars, so there’s plenty to share (or stash). They’re made with almond butter, almond flour, coconut oil, monk fruit sweetener, vanilla, and chocolate chips — simple pantry staples that turn into something that genuinely feels like a treat.
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Reader Love
These are sooo good! And super easy to make. These are frequently made around here so the sweet cravings are taken care of in a healthy way. I used softened grass fed butter in my last batch since I didn’t have enough coconut oil, and that gave them a little extra something. I’m thinking the next batch I might use peanut flour in place of some of the almond flour, kinda make them a no bake blondie (maybe use peanut butter instead of almond butter too?) for a little variety. I love, love, LOVE peanut butter and chocolate! Though almond butter and chocolate is really amazing as well.
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💛 Why you’ll love this recipe
- Just six ingredients. Almond butter, almond flour, coconut oil, monk fruit sweetener, vanilla, and chocolate chips — that’s it.
- No oven required. Everything comes together in a mixing bowl; the fridge does the rest.
- Ready in 2 hours. Most of that is hands-off chill time, so the actual prep is only a few minutes.
- Makes 20 bars. Great for meal prepping snacks for the week or bringing somewhere to share.
- Dairy-free and egg-free. Naturally free of both, so they work for a range of dietary needs.
- Freezer-friendly. Freeze them in an airtight container and pull one out whenever a chocolate craving hits.
➡️ Ingredients
👉 Easy ingredient swaps
- Coconut oil: One reader swapped in softened grass-fed butter when she ran short on coconut oil and loved the result — a little extra richness.
- Monk fruit sweetener: Another granulated sweetener you prefer will work. If using stevia, check the conversion chart for your specific brand since you’ll need considerably less.
- Chocolate chips: Use your favorite variety — dark, semi-sweet, or dairy-free all work here.
✨ Variations
- Nut-free version: Swap the almond butter for sunflower seed butter and the almond flour for sunflower seed flour.
- Extra chocolate: Press a few extra chocolate chips into the top of the bars before they go into the fridge for a pretty finish.
〰️ How to serve
- Serve straight from the fridge — they hold their shape best when kept cold.
- Cut into whatever size works for you; smaller squares make great bite-sized snacks.
- Pair with a cup of coffee or this Bulletproof Peppermint Mocha for a cozy afternoon treat.
- Pack a few bars into a container for an on-the-go snack alongside something fresh like this Keto Green Smoothie.
💬 FAQs
Do these bars need to be refrigerated?
Yes — keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Because the coconut oil is a main ingredient, the bars will soften and get melty at room temperature.
Can I freeze these bars?
Absolutely. Store them in an airtight container in the freezer, then thaw a bar at room temperature when you’re ready to eat one.
Why are my bars crumbly?
Two things to check: make sure the almond butter is warmed enough to be soft and mixable, and that you mix everything together thoroughly. When all the ingredients are fully combined, the bars should hold together well once chilled.
Can I use a different sweetener?
Yes — stevia will work, but you’ll need much less of it than monk fruit sweetener. Check the conversion chart for the brand you’re using to get the right amount.
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No-Bake Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Fat Bomb Bars
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup almond butter, room temperature, or, for nut-free, No-Sugar-Added SunButter
- 1 ¼ cup almond flour, or, for nut-free, ground sunflower seed meal
- ½ cup + 2 Tablespoons coconut oil, solid, room temperature
- ⅓ cup golden monk fruit sweetener
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line 8×8 baking pan with parchment or wax paper.
- To a medium microwave-safe bowl, add almond butter and microwave until soft, about 15-20 seconds.
- In a mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, mix softened almond butter, almond flour, coconut oil, golden monk fruit sweetener, and vanilla extract until well-combined. (If the almond butter or coconut oil is not incorporating well, place bowl in microwave for 10-15 seconds to slightly soften the mixture.) To mixture, gently fold in chocolate chips until fully incorporated.
- To prepared baking pan, pour in mixture and spread using a spatula until mixture sits in an even layer. Transfer pan to refrigerator and refrigerate for 2 hours. Remove from refrigerator, cut bars into desired size, and enjoy!
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