Dairy-Free Nutella Bars
Indulge in the rich and wholesome flavor of Dairy-Free Nutella Bars, a guilt-free treat perfect for chocoholics and health-conscious snackers alike. These no-bake bars combine a nutrient-packed base of raw almonds, hazelnuts, and dates with the deep, luscious flavor of a homemade cacao topping, sweetened naturally with maple syrup. Topped with dairy-free dark chocolate chips for an extra layer of decadence, these bars are completely vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. With just 25 minutes of prep time and no oven required, this is an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s perfect for meal prep, afternoon pick-me-ups, or satisfying your sweet tooth the clean way. Store in the refrigerator for a week's worth of deliciousness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw almonds
- 1 cup Raw hazelnuts
- 1 cup Pitted dates
- 0.25 cup Maple syrup
- 0.5 cup Coconut oil, melted
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Dairy-free dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving extra paper hanging over the edges for easy removal.
In a food processor, add the raw almonds and hazelnuts. Process until the nuts are finely ground into a meal-like consistency.
Add the pitted dates, maple syrup, 1/4 cup of coconut oil, and salt to the ground nuts. Process until the mixture is sticky and holds together when pressed.
Press the nut mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the base layer.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the remaining 1/4 cup of coconut oil. Stir in the cacao powder, vanilla extract, and stir until smooth and combined.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the nut base, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Sprinkle the dairy-free dark chocolate chips over the top, gently pressing them into the chocolate layer.
Chill the bars in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until firm.
Once set, lift the bars out of the dish using the parchment paper. Cut into 16 squares and serve.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4755 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 349.5 g | 448% | |
| Saturated Fat | 151.2 g | 756% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 602 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 424.4 g | 154% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 69.3 g | 248% | |
| Total Sugars | 321.3 g | ||
| Protein | 74.4 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 714 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 32.2 mg | 179% | |
| Potassium | 5191 mg | 110% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
