Cherry Almond No-Bake Bars
A chewy almond base, a layer of quick cherry chia jam, and a dark chocolate-almond drizzle. Like a cherry-almond candy bar, only wholesome.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Not one spoon of refined sugar
- No baking required
- Sweetened with whole dates
- Naturally gluten free
- Makes enough for 14
What you'll need
Everything here is a real ingredient you can find in a normal shop. Nothing artificial, no powders pretending to be sugar. Here is the full list, with the quantities I actually use.
- 1 1/2 cups (150 g) almond flour
- 1 cup (160 g) dates, blended to paste
- 1/2 tsp almond extract, pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cups cherries (fresh/frozen), 2 tbsp honey, 1 1/2 tbsp chia seeds — mash and rest 15 min
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate + 1 tsp coconut oil, melted; slivered almonds
What goes into Cherry Almond No-Bake Bars
This one comes together in a few parts, each doing its own job:
- Base. Built from 1 1/2 cups (150 g) almond flour and a few others.
- Cherry layer. Built from 1 1/2 cups cherries (fresh/frozen).
- Top. Built from 1/3 cup dark chocolate + 1 tsp coconut oil.
How to make it
Line an 8x8-inch pan. Mix base ingredients; press firmly. Chill.
Make the cherry chia jam; spread over the base.
Drizzle melted dark chocolate on top; scatter slivered almonds.
Chill 1 hour until set. Cut into 14 bars. Keep refrigerated.
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Storage
Keep it covered in the fridge and it will hold for three to four days. If you are making it ahead, hold back any fresh topping until just before you serve so nothing goes soft. Most of these freeze well too, wrapped tight, for up to three months.
Questions about this recipe
Is Cherry Almond No-Bake Bars really made without refined sugar?
Yes. All the sweetness comes from whole dates - there is not one spoon of white sugar in it. That is the whole point of how I cook.
Do I need to bake Cherry Almond No-Bake Bars?
No baking at all. It sets in the fridge, so you do not need to turn the oven on - which makes it an easy one for a hot day.
Is Cherry Almond No-Bake Bars gluten free?
Yes, it is naturally gluten free as written - there is no wheat flour in it. Do check any packaged ingredient you use carries a gluten-free label, just to be safe.
How long does Cherry Almond No-Bake Bars keep?
Kept covered in the fridge it holds for three to four days. Most of these freeze well too, wrapped tight, for up to three months - hold back any fresh topping until just before serving.
Cherry Almond No-Bake Bars
A chewy almond base, a layer of quick cherry chia jam, and a dark chocolate-almond drizzle. Like a cherry-almond candy bar, only wholesome.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (150 g) almond flour
- 1 cup (160 g) dates, blended to paste
- 1/2 tsp almond extract, pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cups cherries (fresh/frozen), 2 tbsp honey, 1 1/2 tbsp chia seeds — mash and rest 15 min
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate + 1 tsp coconut oil, melted; slivered almonds
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch pan. Mix base ingredients; press firmly. Chill.
- Make the cherry chia jam; spread over the base.
- Drizzle melted dark chocolate on top; scatter slivered almonds.
- Chill 1 hour until set. Cut into 14 bars. Keep refrigerated.
