• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
freebie! download my top 8 dessert recipe ebook

Join my newsletter for latest recipes!

Erin Lives Whole

Healthy Eats + Delicious Treats

  • Recipe Index
    • Course
      • Appetizers
      • Breakfast
      • Lunch & Dinner
      • Dessert
      • Soup
      • Sides
      • Drinks
      • Snacks
      • Sauces & Dips
    • Dessert Type
      • Bars & Balls
      • Breads & Muffins
      • Brownies
      • Cakes
      • Candy
      • Cookies
      • Frozen
      • Pie & Cobbler
      • Other
    • Diet
      • Dairy-Free
      • Gluten-Free
      • Nut-Free
      • Paleo Friendly
      • Vegan
      • Vegetarian
    • Method
      • 30 Minute or Less
      • Air Fryer
      • Grill
      • Instant Pot
      • Meal Prep
      • No Bake
      • One Pot/Pan
      • Oven
      • Stove Top
    • Season
      • Fall
      • Holiday
      • Winter
      • Spring
      • Summer
    • Recipe Filter
    • All Recipes
  • Ebooks
  • Shop
  • Lifestyle
  • About
    • Work With Me
    • Contact
  • Subscribe to receive latest recipes

    Join my newsletter for latest recipes!

  • Browse by Diet
    • Gluten-Free
    • Dairy-Free
    • Nut-Free
    • Paleo Friendly
    • Vegan
    • Vegetarian
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch & Dinner
  • Drinks
  • Snacks
  • Dessert
  • Appetizers
Home By Meal Dessert

Chocolate Almond Butter Shortbread Bars (Gluten Free, Vegan)

★★★★★ 4 Reviews Recipe Print
gf df p v
By: Erin7/12/18

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

These paleo Chocolate Almond Butter Shortbread Bars are a rich, decadent healthy treat that are gluten-free and dairy-free! You won’t believe they are healthy!

 stack of paleo chocolate almond butter shortbread bars

I did something bad…but it feels so good. Yes, I cannot stop singing Taylor Swift whenever I see these chocolate almond butter shortbread bars because they are so bad, in the best way possible.

I originally was playing around in the kitchen when it came to me that I really wanted to make some sort of healthy dessert that no one would have any idea was actually healthy.

It was going to have to have chocolate and nut butter in it, of course, because that is how to make something perfect in my eyes. So that’s what I made.

Think the richest chocolate ganache, followed by a layer of the creamy nut butter, and then a shortbread crust. In my eyes, that is my version of heaven because it included chocolate, nut butter, and cookies. How does it get better than that?

I love making bar desserts, and chocolate lovers should try my Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Bars With Pretzels too!

paleo almond butter shortbread bar

Oh wait…it does. All of the ingredients are real and this dessert is almost completely plant-based, yet I promise you that you wouldn’t even know.

Preparing these chocolate almond butter shortbread bars is also another easy way to impress your guests, because they seriously look liked you slaved over them, but they are really actually easy.

plate of shortbread almond butter bars

Feel free to change up the nut butter layer in the middle to any type of butter you would like. If you aren’t strictly paleo, I bet peanut butter would be mighty tasty here.

I am so excited for you to try these bars, you’re going to absolutely love them!

For more paleo desserts, try my Healthy Yellow Cake (Paleo, Gluten Free) or Healthy Chocolate Truffles (Vegan, Paleo) too!

chocolate almond butter shortbread bars

★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews

Chocolate Almond Butter Shortbread Bars

Paleo Chocolate Almond Butter Shortbread Bars are a rich and decadent healthy treat, yet completely gluten-free and dairy-free!

Prep: 60Cook: 20 minTotal: 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield 12 bars 1x
Print Pin it Rate

Ingredients

Shortbread

  • 1 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Almond Butter filling

  • 1 cup creamy almond butter
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp coconut flour
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/4 tsp. salt (if unsalted almond butter)

Ganache

  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips (I used enjoy-life dairy free)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 and grease an 8×8 pan
  2. In a bowl, mix together all shortbread ingredients.
  3. Pour into 8×8 pan and flatten. Pierce with fork several times along the top so air can escape.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes (until starting to turn golden brown).
  5. Let cool completely (I made my crust the day before).
  6. In a separate bowl, mix almond butter, maple syrup, coconut flour, coconut oil, and salt.
  7. Pour the almond butter mixture over the crust and place in fridge for 30 minutes.
  8. While the crust and almond butter is chilling, pour chocolate chips in heat proof bowl.
  9. Heat can of coconut milk on stove over medium heat.
  10. Once milk starts to boil, pour over chocolate chips and stir continuously until completely melted.
  11. Pour chocolate coconut mixture over almond butter mixture and allow to cool in fridge for at least an hour.
  12. If not eating within few days, store in freezer. (I enjoyed them in the freezer more!)
Author: Erin Lives WholeCategory: gluten-free, dessert, dairy-free

Did you make this?

Leave a comment below and tag @erinliveswhole on social media!

erinliveswhole

There may be affiliate links in this post! By purchasing a product I recommend, I may receive a small compensation. However, I only recommend products I absolutely love and use myself. Thank you for supporting Erin Lives Whole, it helps keep this blog afloat 🙂

You May Also Like...

  • Vegan Chocolate Frosting
  • peanut butter bars
    No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars (vegan, gluten-free)
  • berry crumble bar
    Berry Crumble Bars (Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan)
  • skillet peanut butter cookie
    Peanut Butter Cookie Skillet (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
chocolate chip cookies
free ebook

get my free top 8 desserts ebook!

A dessert lover’s heaven – six healthier sweet treats all made with six ingredients or less!

download now

Join my newsletter for latest recipes!

Previous Post
Next Post

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Have a question? Use the form below to submit your question or comment. I love seeing what you made!

Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

  1. Coco says

    Posted on 8/29 at 3:48 pm

    hi! Can I use actual shortbread cookies crumbled into “flour” for the base? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/30 at 4:14 pm

      Hi Coco, that should be fine! I have not tried it, so please let me know how they come out!

      Reply
  2. Ashlee says

    Posted on 4/25 at 3:11 pm

    Can I use regular gluten free flour instead of Coconut flour?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/5 at 1:43 pm

      Hi Ashlee, yes, you can use a different flour. Before you bake just be sure to check the ratio because some flours are not a 1:1 ratio. Let me know what flour you use and how it comes out! 

      Reply
  3. Alexis says

    Posted on 4/15 at 2:49 pm

    This is my all time favorite ELW recipe, these bars are like CRACK and so delicious! I love to have mine straight from the freezer 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/5 at 8:26 pm

      Hi Alexis! thanks for your kind words! I am so happy you love them so much!!

      Reply
  4. Kristy says

    Posted on 1/2 at 7:01 pm

    These are so delicious and perfect for storing in the freezer so you can enjoy just one at a time. ? The mix of chocolate to shortbread is perfect. Yum!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/5 at 5:27 pm

      so glad you like them kristy 🙂

      Reply
  5. Ashley says

    Posted on 6/15 at 5:13 am

    Does peanut butter work instead of almond butter? So excited to try these!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 6/16 at 8:37 am

      Yes! Works great!

      Reply
  6. Holly Pratt says

    Posted on 7/24 at 10:25 pm

    These are SO GOOD. I couldn’t stop eating them so I (reluctantly) had to freeze some…but only after I ate like half the pan. They are the perfect blend of salty & sweet and come along with a nice cookie base to balance it out. The only thing I will say is that it took a quite a long time for my chocolate to finally harden enough to cut and stay put on the bars. In my opinion, these are best a day or two after you make them. Definitely making again! Thanks for the recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/25 at 10:32 am

      Holly!!! Thank you so much for letting me know – they are dangerously good aren’t they?! Thanks for that little tip…maybe I will make them again and test out some more times! Not the worst problem to have. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Christine says

    Posted on 7/22 at 7:48 pm

    Incredibly decadent and super easy to make! My mom found this recipe on Instagram and it’s perfect because she’s gluten free and I’m vegan. Thank you thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/23 at 8:48 am

      YAY! I’m so glad she found them and you guys enjoyed!! Thanks for letting me know 🙂

      Reply

Primary Sidebar

erin in front of a building

Hey there!

I’m Erin. Creator of Erin Lives Whole, a food blog with delicious and easy healthy recipes that will leave you feeling good. We’ve got everything from wholesome baked goods to comforting savory dishes. I can’t wait to see what you whip up! Read More...

grocery lists

Shop My Grocery Downloads

Do you head to the grocery store and feel overwhelmed with all of the options? Well, I've created FIVE downloadable and printable grocery lists from five different and popular grocery stores. All of my absolute must haves from Whole Foods, Target, a regular grocer, Trader Joe's, and Costco!

Shop Now

Popular Posts

chickpea brownie on a tray

Chickpea Brownies

bite out of healthy cookie dough ball

Healthy Cookie Dough Balls

cauliflower wings on plate

Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

pouring syrup on stack of oatmeal blender pancakes

Oatmeal Blender Pancakes

chocolate chip cookies

get my free top 8 desserts ebook!

A dessert lover’s heaven – six healthier sweet treats all made with six ingredients or less!

Download Now

Join my newsletter for latest recipes!

Trending Recipes

avocado corn salad

Avocado Corn Salad

cilantro lime shrimp on plate

Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Coconut Cauliflower Rice

paleo cookie skillet with ice cream

Healthy Cookie Skillet

banana bread muffin on a rack

Paleo Banana Bread Muffins

Featured On

good housekeeping logo
parade logo
feed feed logo
business insider logo
everyday health logo
country living logo
bar desserts
truffles
bar desserts
bar desserts
muffins
vanilla birthday cake with chocolate icing

Get latest updates To your inbox!

Back to Top
© 2023 Erin Lives Whole
  • Privacy Policy
Site Credits Designed by Melissa Rose Design Developed by Once Coupled