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7.07.15

Paleo Almond Butter Jam Bars with Chocolate

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Paleo almond butter and jam bars reminiscent of my favorite sandwich of all time! Now, with the addition of a chocolate layer and easy homemade strawberry jam, they become a healthy yet decadent tasting dessert.  They are also paleo, vegan, and no bake!
almond butter jelly barsAdam, like many husbands, doesn’t have the greatest memory, but one thing about me that’s burned into his memory is my love for PB & J.  You see, long ago we used to work together, and every single day he will tell you that I ate a homemade peanut butter, jelly, and banana sandwich for lunch, many times right at a meeting.   Please don’t leave out the bananas, they made that sandwich all is was meant to be.

He will tell you this and it’s not an exaggeration at all.  In fact, what he didn’t know, was that I probably ate that same exact sandwich for lunch every weekday for the better part of 10 years.   While I’m over it now (10 years is a long time) I still have lots of love for PB&J, and since there’s this whole paleo thing that’s been going on for almost 2 years, it’s about time that I start recreating rekindling that lost love.

And, dude, there’s chocolate involved this time.  Because after all, this is dessert, and I said I wanted chocolate!  So did you.

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I know what you’re thinking.  Fine, I don’t actually know if you’re thinking at all, but I need a transition, and then again, you might be thinking this.  There are no bananas visible in this recipe.  And that is true, but please for the love of jam feel free as a bird to slice some bananas to top these dessert bars before serving.  Then they might just be epic, and you know I don’t use that word lightly.

 

Paleo Almond Butter Jam Bars with Chocolate

Paleo almond butter and jam bars with a chocolate layer and easy strawberry jam. Paleo, vegan, gluten free, no bake!
Author: Michele Rosen
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert/Treat
Cuisine: Paleo, Vegan
Servings: 16 bars
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Ingredients

  • For the jam layer
  • 1/2 lb strawberries frozen or fresh*
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar
  • * 1 tsp water ONLY if using fresh
  • For the chocolate layer
  • 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips - I used Enjoy Life brand
  • 1/4 cup creamy almond butter
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • For the almond butter layer
  • 1/2 cup creamy almond butter
  • 2 tsp coconut oil melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp full fat coconut milk
  • 2 tsp coconut sugar

Instructions

  1. Start by making the chocolate layer. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate chips, almond butter, and coconut oil and stir until melted and fully combined.
  2. Remove from heat, and, using a rubber spatula, transfer and spread all the chocolate into an 8 x 8 inch baking dish lined with parchment paper. Set aside to chill either in the freezer.
  3. Now make the jam layer. In a medium saucepan over low heat combine the strawberries and coconut sugar, plus water if using fresh strawberries.
  4. Increase the meat to medium and cook, stirring often, breaking up the strawberries as they soften.
  5. Once the strawberries are broken down and the mixture is boiling after 15-20 minutes, lower the heat and allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, for another 10-15 minutes. You should have a thick and syrupy mixture at that point. Remove from heat and allow to fully cool.
  6. Now the almond butter layer. In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir well until smooth and creamy.
  7. Again using a rubber spatula, transfer and spread the almond butter mixture over the cooled chocolate layer to fully cover it. Scrape the sides of the bowl to use all of it.
  8. Once the jam has cooled, spread it out evenly over the almond butter. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and chill in the freezer until solid, 1-2 hours.
  9. Cut into squares and enjoy!

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More than a little into running and paleo recipes (yoga now too!) but I'm not here to rain on your grains (or anything else) so come along for the ride! I do a little too much of everything (except cleaning), and I enjoy laughing at myself. As long as I'm the one making the jokes, that is. Just kidding. So bring me your angst, your appetite and your frying pan and climb aboard!

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  1. chasetheredgrape says

    July 7, 2015 at 5:19 am

    Oh wow Michelle you have created a wee gem here!
    PB & J isn’t a thing in the UK, infact PB sandwiches are quite rare. On toast is quite common but that’s about it! I did used to like a PB sandwich (pre paleo) but used to get some funny looks!
    My favourite combo is almond butter and dates… So good!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 7, 2015 at 2:35 pm

      Kind of the same idea, with how sweet the dates are! Hope you try this 🙂

      Reply
  2. Lisa @ Running Out Of Wine says

    July 7, 2015 at 5:19 am

    I ate PB and J for many years growing up. As an adult, I mostly lived off of turkey sandwiches. Now its salads every day. So I definitely get into habit with my lunches! These look amazing.

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 7, 2015 at 2:37 pm

      I was never a turkey sandwich fan but ate them sometimes because of how “healthy” I thought they were! It’s so easy to fall into lunch habits especially when you pack your own.

      Reply
  3. The Cookie ChRUNicles says

    July 7, 2015 at 5:20 am

    These bars look awesome. I totally could live on pb & j sandwiches and absolutely go through phases where I do just that for days on end. Actually, I lived on English muffins with pb for breakfast for 7 years followed by a toasted bialy with melted mozzarella cheese and tomato for lunch for years too. Why change it up if you like it?

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 7, 2015 at 2:39 pm

      I love how the years fly by and we barely realize it’s been that long eating the same thing! Tomatoes and cheese is great, one of my pregnancy cravings was grilled cheese with bacon and tomato, which I had for breakfast every day 🙂

      Reply
  4. Skinny Fitalicious says

    July 7, 2015 at 7:05 am

    So delicious! I love that you added chocolate. Is that how you and your husband met at work?

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 7, 2015 at 2:39 pm

      Yes! He’s a psychologist and I’m a social worker, lots of fun convos here 🙂

      Reply
      • Mollie K. says

        July 7, 2015 at 3:32 pm

        what kind of setting do you guys work in?? I am a school psychologist 🙂

        Reply
        • Michele says

          July 7, 2015 at 7:11 pm

          We met working at a college counseling center but I went on to work in a psychiatric center, haven’t worked since my second was born though! My husband is director of a counseling center now.

          Reply
  5. SuzLyfe says

    July 7, 2015 at 7:10 am

    I made preach preserves as a bridal shower favor for the bridal shower I catered. WIth fresh VA peaches that I picked myself! They were quite a hit!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 7, 2015 at 2:41 pm

      That sounds so fabulous. Maybe one day I will be that person who makes jam out of fruit grown in their own yard. But something I picked on my own is the next best thing 🙂

      Reply
  6. Jamie says

    July 7, 2015 at 7:35 am

    I used to make beach plum jelly with my grandmother every summer! Brings back so many good memories : ) I used to eat omelets for lunch every day in grad school. I have no idea why, but they were always tasty and filling. And I cannot handle these bars… I want to reach through the computer screen and take one! : ) Have a great day!!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 7, 2015 at 2:43 pm

      That sounds delicious! Omelets are so good and clearly I’m an egg fan so I don’t blame you. Hope you try theses 🙂

      Reply
  7. breathedeeplyandsmile says

    July 7, 2015 at 8:31 am

    These look SO good. I am a PB&J crazed lady. I loved it as a kid and in recent years I have it all the time. Or PB&J crackers!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 7, 2015 at 2:44 pm

      My mom used to eat PB&J on ritz crackers for years for really any meal. Yum!

      Reply
  8. AmandaM says

    July 7, 2015 at 9:09 am

    I have peanut butter or almond butter with jam on chickpea/coconut flour with chia seed pancakes 6 out of 7 evenings a week 🙂

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 7, 2015 at 2:44 pm

      Yum! I don’t eat pancakes enough.

      Reply
  9. runningwitherasers says

    July 7, 2015 at 9:23 am

    This sounds delicious! I’m not a paleo eater, per se, but a lot of the recipes look great. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 7, 2015 at 2:45 pm

      Thanks! You don’t have to eat paleo at all to like these 🙂

      Reply
  10. suzysuzyheather says

    July 7, 2015 at 10:24 am

    UGH YES! I had peanut butter sandwiches every day in my elementary school years. A sandwich, an apple, and an apple juice container. I never ate my apple, and I still love peanut butter. These look SO yummy!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 7, 2015 at 2:46 pm

      They are so good and in my opinion stand up the best as a packed lunch. Other sandwiches and the bread just got gross!

      Reply
  11. Danielle says

    July 7, 2015 at 10:37 am

    Oh these look incredible!!! I love homemade jam, my favorite is fig. Yummy. I had a phase when I was a kid that all I would eat was light toast with plain turkey, boy was that strange to my family! I think I was rebellious towards all the ethnic food we ate. lol:)

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 7, 2015 at 2:47 pm

      I’ve never made fig jam or even thought about it. Now I must try! Plain turkey and toast, glad you’re past that phase 😉

      Reply
  12. Strength and Sunshine says

    July 7, 2015 at 11:13 am

    Someone’s turning into the budding food blogger 😉 I like it!
    A nut butter/fruit sandwich is a staple still! I love to toast my GF bread (till it’s like burnt) and then slather on sunflower butter or almond butter usually, and then a simple fruit butter! And I just made my own chia jam for the first time a few weeks ago which rocked!
    But o how the fond memories of eating a super soft 100% whole WHEAT bread PB+J made by my mom and sliced diagonally, wrapped in plastic wrap, for lunch at school will forever be in the back of my mind 😉

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 7, 2015 at 2:49 pm

      Haha thanks Rebecca, I had a surge of recipes but not sure how long it can last! I should try out some chia jam. Fruit butter also sounds yummy, I used to eat apple butter from TJ’s back in the day now that I think of it, yum 🙂

      And I agree on the diagonal cut, no other way 😉

      Reply
  13. lifewithniki says

    July 7, 2015 at 12:07 pm

    Oh my goodness that jam looks so delectable! I cannot believe our paleo connoisseur here ate Pb&J everyday, that is just too cute :). I love any nut butter with chocolate, however you will find me topping my fruit, yogurt, veggies, and even protein sources like eggs and chicken with nut butter. It is just THAT good. Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 7, 2015 at 2:50 pm

      I really did eat completely differently just 2 years ago, tons and tons of whole wheat bread and Kashi cereal! I have never thought to top eggs with nut butter, that is original!

      Reply
  14. Jen@jpabstfitness says

    July 7, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    Yes, please!!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 7, 2015 at 7:10 pm

      Hope you try!

      Reply
  15. sweatyandfit says

    July 7, 2015 at 3:53 pm

    i’m amazed at your commitment to PB&Js!! Although I have to admit that yes, they are certainly delicious! This bars look so yummy, i’m sure my boyfriend would approve if I made them for him 🙂

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 7, 2015 at 7:12 pm

      It was an easy commitment all those years 🙂

      Reply
  16. Felicia@Ingredient1 says

    July 7, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    We can’t get enough of nut butters! We recently became obsessed with Artisana. Do you have a favorite brand or do you always make your own?

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 7, 2015 at 7:14 pm

      I love artisana but butters and coconut butter! I’m not married to any one brand though, so many are good.

      Reply
  17. Emily @ My Healthyish Life says

    July 7, 2015 at 8:19 pm

    YUM! I had peanut butter and fluff sandwiches almost every day from kindergarten until the celiac era. I don’t think I’ve had homemade jam. But it looks worth making!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 8, 2015 at 2:26 pm

      Definitely worth making! Doesn’t take long and very simple. PB & fluff is yummy!

      Reply
  18. cottercrunch says

    July 7, 2015 at 10:32 pm

    yes, i so love this! i have a memory of it too. But mine was with my dad! He used to make me grilled pb &J! no homemade jam though. haha

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 8, 2015 at 2:27 pm

      Grilled is so good, I did that a few times!

      Reply
  19. MamaRUNSforcupcakes (@suzy399) says

    July 8, 2015 at 7:31 am

    These look amazing! And I must say I’m happy they don’t have banana in them, I”m not a big fan of bananas! Can’t wait to try these out!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 8, 2015 at 2:32 pm

      Haha banana would have been overkill, unless you really love them 🙂

      Reply
  20. cookiesnchem says

    July 14, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    This looks so delicious! I can’t wait to try it. Loving all the ingredients. Thank you for the recipe! 🙂

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 14, 2015 at 2:56 pm

      Hope you try, it’s a really yummy treat and everyone likes it, paleo or not 🙂

      Reply
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    June 3, 2020 at 9:35 pm

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  22. jhon smith says

    June 8, 2020 at 4:58 am

    looks really delicious obviously I’ll try it.

    Reply
  23. Sophia Almond says

    June 30, 2020 at 2:45 pm

    There are some really wonderful recipe sites I really like www. kraftfoods.com you can simply type in bundt cake in the search bar and 168 different recipes come up with ratings also pillsbury.com has a great all time favorite called tunnel of fudge cake

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  24. Zofia Guidry says

    September 3, 2020 at 8:21 am

    Oh these look incredible!!! I love homemade jam, my favorite is fig. Yummy.

    Reply

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