Gluten-Free Berry Bars 

Keep a stash of these Gluten-Free Berry Bars in the freezer to snack on when you’re craving something chocolatey. They are less than 240 calories, contain 5 grams of protein, and are both vegan and Paleo-friendly. 

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You can still enjoy dessert while sticking to your weight loss goals. One of the tricks to that is keeping sweet, but healthy treats on hand for easy snacking.

These gluten-free fruit bars contain chocolate and fresh berries to satisfy your sweet tooth, but they don’t have a lot of added fat or processed sugar. They make an excellent afternoon pick-me-up or the perfect after-dinner dessert. 

If you like healthy dessert bar recipes, you will love my low-calorie key lime pie bars and healthy cookie bars!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Satisfy Your Chocolate Cravings: You can have your chocolate and stick to your healthy eating goals, too! These gluten-free berry bars have a layer of rich chocolate in them for when the cravings strike.
• Takes Less Than 30 Minutes to Bake: While these bars do need to freeze for several hours, they only require 30 minutes of hands-on cooking time. That means you’re free to accomplish other tasks and then enjoy a treat later. 
• Great for Meal Prep: Since these bars stay in the freezer, they make the perfect meal prep dessert. Keep them on hand for up to 2 months, so you don’t reach for other, less healthy dessert foods as often.

Ingredients

• Almond Flour: Not only is almond flour gluten-free, but it’s also nutrient-dense. It adds fiber, protein, and healthy fats to your baked goods. The almond flour and coconut flour cannot be substituted for regular gluten-free flour.
• Coconut Sugar: Instead of regular sugar, these paleo dessert bars use coconut sugar, which has a lower glycemic index, so it won’t spike your blood sugar as much.
• Maple Syrup: Naturally derived sweeteners like maple syrup are a great alternative to processed sugars. 
• Coconut Oil: These dessert bars use coconut oil for the fat to keep them together. 
• Chocolate: Use dairy-free chocolate to keep the bars dairy-free. 
• Blueberries and Raspberries: Fresh berries add flavor and an extra burst of sweetness to your chocolatey dessert. 

See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.

Variations & Dietary Modifications

• Swap the Berries: Trade the blueberries and raspberries for strawberries or blackberries. Strawberries and chocolate are a great pairing, like in my skillet cookie recipe. 
• Add Nuts or Nut Butter: Give your dessert bars a little crunch by adding chopped pecans or walnuts to the tops of the bars. You could also add a drizzle of peanut butter or almond butter over the top. 
• Experiment with Your Chocolate: Change the flavor of the bars by experimenting with the chocolate. You can use dark chocolate for a deeper, richer taste or white chocolate for something sweet, but less chocolatey. 

How to Make Gluten-Free Berry Bars

These gluten-free fruit bars are the perfect chocolatey dessert! You’ll need to bake and freeze them, so line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper to avoid sticking and preheat your oven to 350°F. 

1. Step 1: Combine Dry Ingredients. Combine the almond flour, coconut flour, coconut sugar, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Use a fork to combine them and break up any clumps. 

2. Step 2: Add the Wet Ingredients. Add the maple syrup and melted coconut oil to the flour mixture. It will be sticky and maybe a little runny. 

3. Step 3: Add Crust to the Pan. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use your hands to press the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan. Bake it for 15-18 minutes at 350°F until it’s golden brown. Remove it from the oven and let the crust cool completely for about an hour. 

4. Step 4: Make the Chocolate. Add the almond milk to a small saucepan and bring it to a boil. Once the milk comes to a boil, add the cocoa powder and chocolate. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir the mixture continuously for 10-12 minutes. It should still be runny like a glaze, but not too thin. Pour the chocolate over the cooled crust and spread it evenly with a baking spatula.

5. Step 5: Add the Berries. Place the berries on top of the chocolate and gently press them into it. Place the bars in the freezer for 2-3 hours until the chocolate sets. Once chilled, cut them into 16 bars. 

Serving Suggestions

These gluten-free dessert bars are a great chocolate treat to enjoy in the afternoons or after dinner.

I love keeping them on hand in the freezer so I can stick to my healthy eating goals and still have dessert. The berries make them great for warmer weather, but you can enjoy them all year round.

• My sweet tooth always kicks in after a rich pasta dinner, so enjoy these for dessert after eating my high-protein baked ziti.
• Use your leftover berries to make berry protein baked oats to store and enjoy for breakfast throughout the week. 
• Enjoy dessert and get in some extra protein by eating your almond flour berry bars with a strawberry smoothie with Greek yogurt to fuel your afternoon. 

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