Chocolate Cake Bars

Rich Chocolatey Flavor

If you are a chocolate lover, this recipe is for you. These cake bars are loaded with chocolate and taste so decadent. You would never guess they are made with healthier and simple ingredients.

 This recipe is made in one bowl, so you don’t have to worry about making a huge mess while making it. The worst part about baking is cleaning up, so that’s why this recipe is one of the go-to recipes.

 When melting the chocolate on top, add a teaspoon of coconut oil to the bowl. This makes the chocolate super silky and easy to work with. Make sure to always melt your chocolate in 30 second increments so it doesn’t burn.

TIP: when cutting these bars use a plastic knife. This makes the cuts super clean, and you won’t end up with a lot of crumbly pieces.

Almond butter: you can use any nut or seed butter of your preference (sunflower, cashew, peanut, etc.)

Almond milk: any nondairy milk will work. I haven’t tested traditional milk; however, I assume it will also work.

Coconut oil: make sure your oil is MELTED. If you prefer to use butter, that should also work.

Sugar: any granulated sugar will work (brown, white, monk fruit, etc.) I used coconut sugar to keep it refined sugar free.

Cacao powder: you can also use cocoa powder instead.

Chocolate: any chocolate of your preference will work. You can also mix chocolates or use white chocolate.

Sprinkles: any sprinkles will work. You can also omit these or add something else like nuts or M&Ms.

I would not recommend substituting the applesauce or almond flour. While there are substitutes, the outcome will be different, and the taste will not be the same.

Instead of using melted chocolate on top, you can add traditional frosting. You could also eat these without anything added on top. They will taste just as delicious.

 Ingredients

• Almond butter

• Applesauce

• Almond milk

• Coconut oil

• Sugar

• Baking powder

• Cacao powder

• Almond flour

• Chocolate

• Optional: sprinkles

Recipe:

• 1/3 cup almond butter

• ½ cup applesauce

• 1/3 cup almond milk

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil

• 1/3 cup sugar

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/3 cup cacao powder

• ½ cup almond flour

• ¾ cup melted chocolate

• ¼ cup sprinkles

Directions:

1.    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2.    Line a 9x5 baking pan with parchment paper or cooking spray.

3.    In a small bowl, melt the coconut oil.

4.    Transfer the oil to a larger bowl and add in the almond butter, applesauce, almond milk, and sugar.

5.    Stir to combine.

6.    Add in the baking powder, cacao powder, and almond flour.

7.    Stir until a batter forms.

8.    Pour into baking pan and bake for 40-45 minutes.

9.    Allow to completely cool, then add the melted chocolate and sprinkles.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. If you want them to last longer, you can store them in the freezer and just allow to thaw for 15 minutes before eating.

If you try this recipe, please let me know your thoughts I’d love to hear!