Chocolate Cherry Bars

Chocolate Cherry Bars Recipe 

You don’t have to sacrifice taste for health with these delectable homemade chocolate cherry squares — the perfect holiday treat for the season! Bring this healthy dessert to family potlucks, Christmas dinners, and holiday parties. These easy chocolate cherry bars will make a great addition to any event — just make sure you save some for yourself!

Ingredients

Filling

• ½ cup dark chocolate
• ½ cup almond butter
• ½ cup coconut oil
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp + 1 tsp cherry bitters – available at Jill’s Table in London, Ontario or online
• ¾ tsp stevia
• ¼ tsp salt

Crust

• 1 cup pecans
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• ¼ cup almond flour
• ¼ cup coconut flour
• ¼ cup ground chia seeds (or flax)
• 1 tbsp egg white powder
• 1 package creamed coconut (meat not milk)

Directions

1. Pulse crust ingredients in the food processor until a dough consistency is achieved but small chunks remain.
2. Press crust into the bottom of a 10-inch square baking dish.
3. Place all filling ingredients in a small pot and heat on low until completely melted.
4. Pour on top of the crust and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. Cut into bite-size squares and enjoy.
6. These are best kept in the fridge or freezer and enjoyed within a week.