Healthy No-Bake Cookie Dough Bars

These Cookie Dough Bars are delicious bars of chewy no-bake cookie dough, stuffed full of chocolate chips, and topped with an indulgent chocolate ganache. They’re made with healthier ingredients and are sure to become your new favorite treat! Vegan + gluten-free.

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PREP TIME:15

CHILL TIME:1

TOTAL TIME:1 15

SERVINGS:

COURSE: Dessert, Snack

CUISINE: American

Ingredients

Cookie Dough Layer

1 cup cashew butter
½ cup almond flour
½ cup oat flour (or more almond flour)
¼ cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips

Chocolate Ganache

½ cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips
½ cup canned coconut cream (see notes)
flaky sea salt (for topping, optional)

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine cashew butter, almond flour, oat flour, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Stir until a thick dough forms. Fold in ½ cup of chocolate chips.
Press dough into a parchment-lined 8×8-inch pan or loaf pan. Set aside.
Add another ½ cup of chocolate chips to a small bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted. Stir in coconut cream until smooth.
Spread the ganache evenly over the cookie dough layer.
Place in the fridge to set for 1 hour. Remove from pan, sprinkle with flaky sea salt if using, and slice into squares. Enjoy!

Notes

Coconut cream: Use canned coconut cream if possible, or use canned full fat coconut milk. If using coconut milk, chill it in the fridge for at least 12 hours and use only the firm cream that rises to the top. These options add a subtle coconut flavor; dairy-free heavy cream works too.

Storage: Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months — thaw in the fridge before serving.