Salted Cashew Chewy Bars (Gluten Free/ Grain Free/ Dairy Free/ Refined Sugar Free/ Vegan/ Paleo)

I have been very rushed lately being pulled in many different directions. Sorry it took me until today to post these.

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Since my food allergies, I miss chocolate bars. You know all those ones in the stores that we just can’t eat anymore. Even if it wasn’t for the allergies, I just couldn’t get past all of the ingredients that I can’t pronounce and have no idea what they are. I do make and enjoy my Almond Toffee Bites. Sometimes you want some variety!

Those who know me, or read this blog, know that IΒ likeΒ well Love Chocolate πŸ™‚ I love making and having everyone enjoy these bars. BTW, they are grandchildren approved! I hope that you and your’s enjoy them just as much!

Salted Cashew Chewy Bars

Salted Cashew Chewy Bars (Gluten free/ Dairy Free/ Refined Sugar Free/ Vegan/ Paleo)

2 c. almond flour/meal (Or any ground nuts)

1/4 c. plus 1/2 c. honey (use maple syrup for vegan)

1/4 c. plus 1/2 c. coconut oil

2 Tbsp ground flax or ground chia

1/3 c. water

5 Tbsp. raw cacao or cocoa

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1/2 c. chopped cashews (Or any chopped nuts)

1 tsp. coarse sea salt (Optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix together flax and water, let sit for five minutes. Then add in 1/4 c. honey and 1/4 c. coconut oil with almond flour. Β Press into parchment paper lined 9 by 13 pan. Bake for 15 minutes.

In a pan melt 1/2 c. maple syrup, 1/2 c. coconut oil; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, let boil one minute. Remove from heat, stir in cacao and vanilla. Pour evenly over crust and bake for ten more minutes.
Remove from the oven and top with chopped cashews and coarse sea salt.

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Let cool then cut into bars. Store in the fridge or freezer.

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35 Comments

  1. These look so delicious. I am always glad to see that those with allergies can still enjoy sweets. Thanks for linking to the In and Out of the Kitchen party. See you next week.

  2. Hi Sandi! I just found your blog through Whole New Mom’s AFW. These bars look really good. And easy, too. Thanks so much for sharing. Have a happy Thanksgiving!

  3. These squares must come with an addiction alert!
    I made my first batch and while eating my last piece, I was making my second batch. They are so good!

    Thank you!

  4. Going to make maybe this weekend – have everything at home for these! We are doing clean eating and these fit right in! Hubby always has to have something sweet~!

  5. Made these and they are so great! Hubby didn’t care for the salt on them but I do!! Will be making these again – I used slivered almonds on mine instead of cashews.

    1. So funny because my hubby didn’t care for the salt on them either… More for us πŸ™‚ Glad you like them πŸ™‚