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    Delightful Mom Food / Recipes / Dessert / Bars / Almond Butter Bars with Chia Seeds

    Last Updated March 12, 2021. Published August 22, 2020 Danielle Fahrenkrug | This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

    Almond Butter Bars with Chia Seeds

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    Energizing gluten-free almond butter bars made with chia seeds and orange marmalade jam for a chewy, cake-like, delicious healthy snack! These bars are always a hit with the kids!

    a stack of almond butter and chia seed bars

    WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

    • Healthy energizing snack – These almond butter bars combines fantastic ingredients that are incredibly healthy, energizing, and nutrient dense. Almonds, almond butter, olive oil, and chia seeds. All of which are packed with good healthy fats and fiber that can help aid in weight loss, boost brain function and support the cardiovascular system.
    • Easy and quick grab-and-go snack – Having these almond butter bars on hand makes life easier. After a long day these are great to grab as a healthy afternoon snack for the kiddos. And they are not messy like some cereal or granola bars.
    • Gluten-free and dairy-free snack – these are made with gluten-free flour and without dairy, yet still are incredibly moist and do not crumble. The secret is adding orange marmalade (or use any jam) which makes these slightly chewy and soft in texture without the addition of gluten.

    WHAT GOES INTO THIS RECIPE

    Here is what you need to get started making and baking almond butter bars: eggs, almond butter, extra virgin olive oil, raw almond slivers, coconut sugar, chia seeds, orange marmalade jam (this makes these bomb!- promise!), gluten-free flour mix, vanilla extract, and pink Himalayan salt.

    almond butter bars

    HOW TO MAKE THESE SNACK BARS

    STEP 1. In a large mixing bowl add the wet ingredients and sugar.

    STEP 2. Using a spatula mix well, breaking up as much of the almond butter as you can to form a smooth liquidy batter.

    almond butter bars

    STEP 3. Add the dry ingredients.

    STEP 4. Mix the batter to look like this.

    almond butter bars

    STEP 5. Have a 9 x 9 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper and pour the batter into the pan, spreading it evenly.

    STEP 6. Bake the almond butter bars for 20 minutes until lightly golden. Let them cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift the parchment paper up to transfer to a cooling rack. When the bars are cooled, slice them into 16 squares.

    almond butter bars

    FAQS AND EXPERT TIPS

    Is almond butter healthy to eat and what are the benefits?

    The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study write it so well. “Incorporating limited portions of almonds — an energy-dense food — into a behavioral weight-loss program still resulted in significant weight reduction.”

    Not only are almonds full of protein, fiber, minerals, vitamins and healthy fats, when consumed in moderation, they also provide protective effects against diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases which you learn more here.

    Is almond butter and almond paste the same thing?

    Almond butter is made from nuts finely ground to form into a spreadable substance. Almond paste is different as that is thicker and has sugar added. Do not substitute almond paste for almond butter.

    What can I do with almond butter?

    After making these almond butter bars, there will be left over almond butter. Use leftovers to spread on bread, fresh fruit, for these 3-Ingredient Brownies, or as a salad dressing.

    How to store almond butter bars?

    These bars are soft and cake-like, with a brownie consistency. They do not need to be refrigerated. Simply store in a sealed airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days (for best moisture and taste eat within 1-2 days). They can also be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed airtight container for up to 5 days.

    What is the best almond butter to use?

    I like to use either Justin’s brand, Costco brand, or Trader Joe’s. Use dry roasted and salted, which is what I used for testing.

    almond butter bars

    These easy bars have both the healthy fats from almond butter and chia seeds. Have you yet added chia seeds into your diet? Well if not, this is as great a time as any. They are packed with 6g of Fiber, 2.9g Omega 3, and 3g Protein in every 1 tablespoon serving. I try to add this powerhouse food over yogurt, oatmeal, salads, in smoothies, and homemade cookies and bars!

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    a stack of almond butter and chia seed bars

    Almond Butter Bars

    Energizing gluten-free almond butter bars made with chia seeds and orange marmalade jam for a chewy, cake-like, delicious healthy snack! These bars are always a hit with the kids!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 202kcal
    Author: Danielle Fahrenkrug

    Ingredients

    • 2 eggs
    • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ cup orange marmalade jam (or favorite flavor such as strawberry or raspberry)
    • ½ cup almond butter
    • ⅓ cup coconut sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup gluten-free flour mix
    • ⅓ cup raw almond slices
    • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
    • ¼ teaspoon pink salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven 350 degrees F. Line a 9 x 9 inch baking pan with parchment paper (for easy removal).
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs, olive oil, almond butter, jam, sugar and vanilla together. Add the gluten-free flour, chia seeds, almond slivers and salt and blend till everything is combined to form the batter.
    • Spread the mixture evenly throughout the entire pan. Bake for 20 minutes until lightly golden. Let them cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift the parchment paper up to transfer to a cooling rack. When the bars are cooled, slice them into 16 squares.

    Notes

    Notes 1. Melted coconut oil can be substituted for olive oil in equal amounts as a healthy substitute.
    Notes 2. These bars are soft and cake-like, with a brownie consistency. They do not need to be refrigerated. Simply store in a sealed airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days (for best moisture and taste eat within 1-2 days). They can also be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed airtight container for up to 5 days.
    Notes 3. Do not use almond butter paste, use almond butter. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Danielle Fahrenkrug

    Danielle Fahrenkrug is the writer and photographer behind Delightful Mom Food. She is a mama of two young boys and loves food, family, friends, and Jesus with a passion for wine, coffee, and cauliflower crusted pizza. Danielle is also the author for Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Baking Cookbook, Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Cookbook, Dairy-Free Cookbook for Kids and is a certified health and nutrition life coach.

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    1. Elaine Kirk says

      February 3, 2021 at 7:53 am

      Thank you. These are so yummy. I made them to the recipe then I made them with coconut oil and coconut slivers. Absolutely gorgeous 💜
      Thank you

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      • Danielle Fahrenkrug says

        February 6, 2021 at 2:13 pm

        Hi Elaine! So glad you enjoy and thank you!

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