No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars – GF, Low-Carb
No-bake chocolate chip cookie bars are the perfect treat when you want a quick dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth.
The holiday season is the best time to treat yourself to all the delicious treats. If you’re looking for some healthier ways to satisfy your sweet tooth this season, these no-bake cookie bars are it. They are sweet, delicious, and take a short amount of time to put together. These bars are made with almond flour and a sugar substitute keeping them low-carb and gluten-free. The main star of these cookie bars is the chocolate almond butter which is low in sugar.
What is almond butter?
Almond butter is made by grinding raw or roasted almonds down into a paste.
What are the benefits of eating almonds?
Almonds are packed with vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber. Eating just 1 ounce of almonds contain 1/8 of our daily protein needs.
First, add the chocolate almond butter and the butter to a mixing bowl and microwave for about 30 seconds. This will melt the butter and get the almond butter soft. Mix the softened ingredients together until they’re well combined.
Next, add the vanilla extract, confectioners sugar, almond flour, cinnamon and sea salt to the bowl and mix until everything is well combined. Then, fold in the chocolate chips.
Finally, add a piece of parchment paper to a loaf pan, or smaller baking dish. Transfer the cookie dough to the parchment-lined pan and smooth into an even layer. Then, freeze for about an hour. When you’re ready to eat the cookie bars, thaw slightly and cut into bars. For smooth, even bars, use a sharp knife to cut.
How do I store no-bake cookie bars?
Store no-bake cookie bars in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Or in a freezer safe resealable bag for up to 3 months.
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Ingredients for No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
- Chocolate almond butter
- Butter
- Vanilla extract
- Almond flour
- Confectioners sugar substitute
- Ground cinnamon
- Sea salt
- Sugar-free chocolate chips
Calories per serving (1 bar): 205
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No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars - Gluten-Free, Low-Carb
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chocolate almond butter I use Barney Butter
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar-free sweetener I use Swerve Sweetener, Confectioners
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the chocolate almond butter and butter. Microwave for 30 seconds. Butter should be melted and almond butter very soft. Stir until combined.
- Add remaining ingredients, except for chocolate chips. Stir until well combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Add parchment paper to a loaf pan or small baking dish. Transfer cookie dough to parchment lined pan. Spread dough into an even layer. Freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
- With a sharp knife, cut into 12 squares. Thaw a bit to serve, or store bars in a freezer safe resealable bag.
Notes
- Grass-fed butter, ghee, or coconut oil can be substituted for butter.
- Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Chocolate almond butter sounds fabulous. I love how easy these cookie bars are to make! My family will love them!
They are so delicious! I’m sure your family will love them. 🙂
My husband loves almond butter, and these are his favorite cookie bars! I make them at least once a week, he loves to take them in his lunch!
That’s awesome, Pam. 🙂
We’ve made something similar to this but I am so intrigued by the almond butter in this version! i Think my kids would LOVE these bars!
Thanks, Suzy! I hope you enjoy. 🙂
No bake desserts are my favorite, and these bars are the best! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Thanks, Jessica! 🙂
These look so rich and decadent . Love the easy no-bake aspect too. Santa definitely wants this instead of our standard sugar cookie.
Thanks, Lisa! I hope Santa enjoys. 😉
Thanks for sharing this recipe, perfect after school snack, not only for the kids but for me too!!
Thanks, Kay!
Oh wow, these bars look just amazing! I’m craving one right now just looking at the pictures!
Thanks, they are so good. 🙂
These were so good. They remind me of something my mom used to make when I was a kid except she made them like balls rather than bars. But the flavor and texture is so similar! YUM!
That’s great, Jennifer. 🙂
This recipe turned out to be so so yummy! Super decadent but not overly sweet. My kids loved it too!
That’s great to hear. 🙂
These would make the perfect after school snack for my girls – I love that they’re no bake.
Thanks! They make a great after school snack. 🙂
My kids really can’t stop eating this!! So delish!
That’s awesome, Toni. 🙂
This looks easy AND delicious. My kind of treat!
Thanks, they’re so easy!
Sooooo happy I ran across this recipe! They turned out perfect and were super easy to make. The best part is that they’re light on the calories! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Tamara. 🙂
These look amazing! I love the fact that they are no-bake, too. Sometimes it is nice to just be able to whip something up without all the heat.
Thank you, I agree! 🙂
I just wanted to say that I’m seeing these on your social media sites and they always look so tempting!
Thanks, Raquel!
Yeah for a grain free recipe that is easy to make and is for the sweet tooth! so much to love about this!
Thanks! 🙂
Chocolate Chip cookie bars sound amazing! And the no-bake option is even better!
Thank you. 🙂
Thank you for the recipe :).
I have a sweet tooth but I need to lower my sugar intake.
Your recipe is amazing that I can still have my dessert without sacrificing the sweetness 🙂
Thanks, Lisa. 🙂
looks divine…..I always looking great ways to use chocolate chips n this is just great
Thanks! This is a great way to use chocolate chips. 🙂
These look so delicious! At first, I thought they were fudge haha. Almond butter in cookie bars sound amazing 😀
Thanks, the almond butter makes these taste great! 🙂
Oh my gosh. This looks incredible. I try so hard to do low carb but its so hard. This will make it so much easier when I want a sweet treat.
Thanks, Aimee! These are so delicious you won’t even know they’re low carb. 🙂
I just love almond butter & always have it on hand. These look so delicious & sound so easy to make!
Thanks, Simone. 🙂
I can’t wait to try these and see if they come out as fudgy as they look. Great, easy prep.
Thanks, Beth! I hope you enjoy them. 🙂