This layered chocolate bar recipe hits all the right notes with a cookie-like crust, gooey chocolate interior, and crunchy nuts on top. It looks like a fancy store-bought chocolate treat, but it’s actually pretty simple to make!

These homemade bars are the perfect pick-me-up for that afternoon slump — skip the junk food and nibble on these salty-sweet, chocolatey, crunchy bars instead.

Salted Chocolate Maple Pecan Bars
Servings 9 servings

Ingredients

FOR CRUST:

• ½ cup almond flour

• ¼ cup raw pecans

• 2 dates, pitted

• 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin coconut oil

• ⅛ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)

FOR CHOCOLATE LAYER:

• ¼ cup all-natural almond butter

• ¼ cup pure maple syrup

• 2 Tbsp. water

• 1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology

FOR TOPPING:

• 2 Tbsp. chopped unsalted pecans

• 1 Tbsp. semi-sweet chocolate chips

• ¼ tsp. extra-virgin coconut oil, melted

Instructions

1. To make the crust, place almond flour, pecans, dates, oil, and salt in a food processor; process continuously until pecans are crushed into fine crumbs. Set aside.

2. Line an 8 x 8-inch (20 x 20-cm) baking dish with parchment paper. Using clean hands (or a rubber spatula) press the crust mixture into the dish to form an even layer. Set aside.

3. To make the chocolate layer, combine almond butter, maple syrup, water, and Shakeology in a medium bowl; mix well.

4. Press chocolate mixture on top of crust to form chocolate layer.

5. Gently press chopped pecans into a chocolate layer.

6. Place chocolate chips in a small bowl; microwave on high for 20 seconds. Stir; microwave on high for an additional 20 seconds. Stir. Repeat until chocolate is evenly melted (about three times). Add oil; mix well.

7. Using a fork, drizzle chocolate over the prepared pan. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

Container Equivalents: 1 Yellow, ½ Blue, 1½ tsp.
2B Mindset Plate It! Enjoy as an occasional treat. Be sure to track it.