No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw almonds
• 1 cup coconut, (unsweetened shredded)
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp coconut oil, (melted)
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup natural peanut butter
• 2 cups chocolate chips, (or 12 oz (340 gm) baking chocolate)
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• flaky sea salt for garnish ((optional))

Instructions

1. 1

   Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Put almonds in food processor and pulse until very finely chopped

3. 3

   Add the remaining base ingredients and pulse until very well combined.

4. 4

   Spread evenly in the baking dish, pressing down firmly.

5. 5

   Refrigerate or freeze while melting the chocolate.

6. 6

   Melt the chocolate over, not in, hot water. Add 1 teaspoon coconut oil to make it easier to slice without cracking the top.

7. 7

   Remove pan from refrigerator and spread the chocolate topping evenly over the base. Sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt. Return to the fridge to set, but score the chocolate before it has completely set to prevent cracking the chocolate when you slice the squares. If you forget this step, try warming a knife in hot water before slicing.