We were passing through a health food store, checking out their wares, when I spotted a Hail Merry almond butter tart on the top shelf. The tart and I locked eyes, and I immediately knew its destiny: my stomach. So I snatched one up and we promptly devoured it. This is my inspired version. This recipe is simple, requiring just 9 basic ingredients and 20 minutes to make! The chocolate date-nut crust is adapted from my No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecakes. The filling is just almond butter mixed with a little sea salt and maple syrup. And the top layer is a simplified version of my 2-ingredient Dark Chocolate Truffles! What’s not to love? The reason I love these bars so much – besides the fact that they come together in 20 minutes – is the salty-sweet combo. My favorite desserts have always struck a balance between salty and sweet (which explains my obsession with Snickers), and this recipe is no different. Plus, they’re naturally sweetened (aside from the dark chocolate ganache), and chock-full of protein and fiber thanks to the nuts and almond butter. Serious love for these gems. I hope you LOVE these bars! They’re: DecadentRichFudgySatisfyingPerfectly salty-sweetSuper chocolatyQuick & easy& Insanely delicious These would make the perfect bars to have on hand during the week when you’re craving something sweet but not overly indulgent. They’re also great for entertaining, as they’re sure to please a crowd. If you try this recipe, you have to let us know! We love your comments, ratings, and – as always – your photos tagged #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
