These no-bake sugar-free almond butter freezer bars are perfect for those who are trying to watch their sugar intake. They’re high in protein and healthy fats, and you only need a handful of ingredients!
This recipe was created for my sugar-free friends!
I always use natural sweeteners in my recipes but lately I’ve been hearing from more of my friends that they want recipes that are low in sugar for health reasons. I too have needed a healthy snack I can have in the evenings when I have a sweet tooth. I usually have a fat bomb or a cup of tea to satisfy my craving but lately, I’ve been wanting something new.
Enter my no-bake almond butter freezer bars!
They’re vegan, high in protein (from the almond butter and gelatin), and sweetened with stevia, making them low in sugar! If you’re not watching your sugar intake and would like to make these with honey or maple syrup, then go for it! I’m sure they’ll taste amazing.
Almond butter freezer bar ingredients + substitutions
You only need 6 ingredients to make these!
For the almond butter mixture:
- 1/2 Cup coconut oil
- 1/2 Cup almond butter
- 2/3 Cup collagen hydrolysate (may use other protein powders in place of collagen)
- Pinch of vanilla bean powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon liquid stevia (may use other sweetener of choice if you prefer)
For the chocolate glaze:
- 1/2 Cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 Cup coconut oil
- 2-4 Drops of liquid stevia
Substitutions
Coconut oil: Instead of coconut oil, you can use butter or a good vegan butter.
Almond butter: Feel free to swap out the almond butter for your favorite nut butter! You can make these with peanut butter, mixed nut butter, or whatever you want!
Collagen hydrolysate: Any other protein powder will do. A coconut-flavored protein powder would make these extra coconutty!
Sweetener: if you don’t have liquid stevia, you can use another alternative sweetener such as liquid monk fruit sweetener or something simple like maple syrup or honey!
How to make almond butter freezer bars (step-by-step instructions)
- Use a food processor or blender to blend the coconut oil, almond butter, collagen, vanilla bean powder and stevia together.
- Line a 8.5 x 4.5 (standard) loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Pour almond butter mixture into the bread pan. Use a spatula to spread the mixture evenly across the bottom of the pan.
- Place the pan in the freezer.
- In a small saucepan, warm the coconut oil for 2-4 minutes over low heat or until it’s melted.
- Mix cocoa powder, coconut oil and liquid stevia together.
- Remove the almond butter from the freezer and pour the chocolate glaze over the top.
- Carefully spread the chocolate over the top without mixing the two layers together.
- Return the almond butter bars to the freezer.
- Freezer for approximately 1 hour or until the bars are frozen. Cut bars into squares and serve. Store leftover bars in the freezer.
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Almond Butter Freezer Bars (Sugar Free)
- Yield: 12 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup coconut oil
- 1/2 Cup almond butter
- 2/3 Cup collagen hydrolysate(may use other protein powders in place of collagen)
- Pinch of vanilla bean powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon liquid stevia (may use other sweetener of choice if you prefer)
- 1/2 Cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 Cup coconut oil
- 2–4 Drops of liquid stevia
Instructions
- Use a food processor or blender to blend the coconut oil, almond butter, collagen, vanilla bean powder and stevia together.
- Line a 8.5 x 4.5 (standard) bread pan with parchment paper.
- Pour almond butter mixture into the bread pan. Use a spatula to spread the mixture evenly across the bottom of the pan.
- Place the pan in the freezer.
- In a small saucepan, warm the coconut oil for 2-4 minutes over low heat or until it’s melted.
- Mix cocoa powder, coconut oil and liquid stevia together.
- Remove the almond butter from the freezer and pour the chocolate glaze over the top.
- Carefully spread the chocolate over the top without mixing the two layers together.
- Return the almond butter bars to the freezer.
- Freezer for approximately 1 hour or until the bars are frozen.
- Cut bars into squares and serve. Store leftover bars in the freezer.
This article was originally written on March 13, 2016 and has recently been updated.
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Can you remove my last name off my comment above?. I don’t know why it is visible. Or just delete the comment. Thanks. Mimi
Yep! It’s done 🙂
Two people asked for nutritional info but it’s not been provided yet. I’d like to know that also. Carbs (net and total), protein, fat, etc. please and thank you.
These are so awesome. I made them a few days ago and they are almost gone. My husband told me the best fudge I have ever made. And my youngest dd told me she wants these for her birthday. They are fairly addicting. Will be making them again.
Awesome! I’m so happy you and your family enjoyed them! 🙂
Really want to try this yummy looking recipe but don’t want to use collagen or protein. Can I just leave it out?
Yes, you can leave it out.
I just made this. It was very thin and runny when I put it in the pan before putting it in the freezer. Is this the correct consistency or should it be thick. Your bars pictured look thick. Guidance would be appreciated.
I am going to try this tonight. Looks yummy and keto and EFGT legal. I have cut sugar and very low on carbs. What are the macros on one serving such as carb grams, fat , protein and calories?
does coconut oil need to be melted when mixed in with the almond butter?
It should be room temperature or liquid. If it’s too cold it’ll be difficult to mix.
Coco Mom, you must have read my mind. I was on FB looking at these delish recipes that my friend posted. In my mind I said, “How come no one ever posts any no gluten recipes?” I am on a no gluten, no sugar way of living. And right under her post…I find you. Thank you, thank you.
I will go get the ingredients tomorrow. AND TRY IT.
I am looking for a recipe for coconut milk squares that has no sugar or flour or anything,
just coconut milk & the collegne thickener.
Thank You
Re: the Almond Butter Freezer Bars; THANK YOU for a sugar-free recipe.
Do these come out chewy or real hard? They look wonderful!
How is this recipe for carb watching? I need recipes for low carb eating due to Fatty Liver Disease….
I have to tell you….I am a little gun shy of stevia since the detoxinista put out her post last week on how stevia made her stop menstruating. Are you convinced of stevia’s safety? What sweetener would you suggest I replace it with in the recipe? Thank you for all the great info you supply us with!
Hi Annette,
I’ve read conflicting information on stevia as well. I go back and forth between using it. I like to use the powdered green stevia in most of my recipes, but it didn’t taste right in this one, so I used the liquid stevia instead. Raw honey or real maple syrup are excellent alternatives but they are high in sugar so only use a small amount if you’re watching your sugar intake.
Yacon Syrup is an amazing alternative
Oh wow these look amazing Tiffany! I am saving this recipe to try real soon! Thanks for sharing!
I don’t have collagen powder or protein powder; could I use gelatin instead?
Hi Tiffany, Love the look of these bars, and their lack of sugar!! Hope to try them out soon. Just a thought – some might like to sub carob powder for the cocoa. If I eat any sort of chocolate at night, I have a hard time sleeping! Plus, I just love using carob.
Thanks, Pat
Thanks Tiffany for another great healthy recipe. I can’t wait to make the Almond Butter Freeze Bars. They sound so good and I love that they are sugar free.
Hi 🙂
How can i substitute the Collagen? something more simple?? please 😉
You can use your favorite protein powder. I use collagen because it’s really good for you and it’s just protein. No sugar or carbs. 🙂
Can I use liquid vanilla instead of the powdered?
Hi Linda, yes! The powdered vanilla is stronger so I would double the liquid.