These homemade Gluten Free Almond Joy candy bars are the perfect decadent treat! They are a more wholesome and allergy-friendly alternative to the classic candy bar. Think almonds, coconut and rich chocolate! I used a coconut protein bar as the base as well, so these bars have 15 g of protein. They’re a delicious and easy-to-make alternative to store-bought candy bars!
These bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion – from a simple afternoon snack to a festive dessert at your next party. They’re also great for Halloween, offering a more wholesome option for trick-or-treaters. Made with simple ingredients and no refined sugar, these chewy and poppable treats also have a little protein. Not to mention, they are so easy to make, only take about 10 minutes and make a great sweet treat prep for the week! The best part is that you only need 3 ingredients! If you love wholesome candy bar alternatives, you will also love these banana snickers!
What Is An Almond Joy?
An Almond Joy is a popular candy bar made by The Hershey Company. It features a center of sweetened, shredded coconut. A whole almond sits atop the coconut layer. The entire confection is covered in smooth milk chocolate. Essentially, it’s a delicious combination of sweet coconut, crunchy almonds and rich chocolate.
Why You’ll Love This Treat
This treat is a more wholesome take on the classic candy bar.
It is so delicious!
This recipe uses a protein bar so it adds 12 g of protein.
These bars are kid-friendly!
They are so easy to make and only take about 10 minutes.
This gluten free almond joy recipe is also dairy free and vegan!
They are the best combination of chocolate, coconut and almond.
You only need 3 ingredients to make them!
Equipment Needed
All you need to make these gluten free Almond Joy candy bars is a knife, plate, parchment paper, bowl and a spoon or fork.
Ingredients Needed
Coconut Protein Bar: I used Rise Bar Chocolatey Coconut flavor in this recipe! If you use my code LAUREN20 you can get 20% off their website. They also have 15 g of protein per bar.
Chocolate: I used dairy free chocolate in this recipe to make it dairy free! The chocolate gets melted and the bars get coated in chocolate.
Almond: I used almonds to top these almond joy candy bars!
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Gather your ingredients.
Step 2: Cut protein bars in half.
Step 3: Melt chocolate.
Step 4: Dip each bar in chocolate and place on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 5: Quickly press an almond into the top of each bar before the chocolate hardens.
Step 6: Place bars in the freezer for 1 hour or until hardened. Enjoy!
Storage
Store these gluten free Almond Joy bars in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months. These are a great sweet treat to prep for the week!
Variations
Protein Bar: I used Rise protein bars, but you can use any brand you love. I used a coconut protein bar to add coconut flavor to this treat, but feel free to experiment with other flavors!
Chocolate: I used dairy free dark chocolate because I am dairy free. You can also use milk chocolate if you are not dairy free. Experiment with white chocolate as well!
Almond: I used an almond to top these gluten free Almond Joy bars. Try mixing it up by topping it with another type of nut!
How To Serve
These gluten free almond joy bars can be served a variety of ways:
Individually: This is the most common way to enjoy them! Have them as a sweet treat or snack!
As part of a dessert platter: Include them alongside other candies, cookies,and brownies for a sweet treat spread.
In a trail mix: Add chopped Almond Joys to a trail mix for a boost of sweetness and crunch.
Baked into treats: Incorporate chopped Almond Joys into cookies, cakes or even brownies for a unique flavor twist.
Recipe FAQ
Are Almond Joys gluten free?
Typical Almond Joy bars are not gluten free, but this version is!
Are Almond Joys vegan?
Store bought Almond Joys are not vegan because they contain milk, but if you use a dairy free protein bar and dairy free chocolate, this recipe is dairy free!
Can I make these nut free?
These can be made nut free if you skip the almond and make sure your other ingredients are nut free!
Are these almond joys dairy free?
Yes, they are dairy free if you use dairy free chocolate and a dairy free protein bar!
What kind of protein bar should I use for this recipe?
I used Rise bar chocolatey coconut protein bar. If you use my code LAUREN20 you can get 20% off their website.
What makes this Almond Joy a better choice?
This gluten free Almond Joy bar is made with more wholesome and simple ingredients. It is also gluten free and dairy free.
Can I freeze these Almond Joys?
Yes, I would recommend freezing these bars to store them!
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Gluten Free Almond Joy
Equipment
- 1 knife
- 1 plate
- 1 parchment paper sheet
- 1 bowl
- 1 spoon or fork
Ingredients
- 5 coconut protein bars
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- 10 almonds
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Cut protein bars in half.
- Melt chocolate.
- Dip each bar in chocolate and place on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Quickly press an almond into the top of each bar before the chocolate hardens.
- Step 6: Place bars in the freezer for 1 hour or until hardened. Enjoy!
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