Get the decadent flavors of rich caramel, dark chocolate, and sweet cookie dough in every bite you take. These dessert bars are gluten-free, lower in sugar, and perfect when you are craving a sweet treat.
Need something to keep in your fridge when those cravings hit?
These cookie dough bars are my go-to option when I want cookies, but I don’t want to bake. The best thing is that they don’t have refined flours OR sugars. Making them a healthy option to have.
Here, you’ll get three delicious layers. The first one is the chewy almond cookie dough base, then a silky homemade caramel, and topped with a smooth dark chocolate topping.
The result is so irresistible, I’m sure you won’t be able to stop at one.
These bars also have a fantastic nutritional profile. Each square has less than 17 grams of net carbs and over 6 grams of protein.
Now, while they might not be particularly low-carb, they are lower in carbs compared to a regular cookie, which can have more than 35 grams of carbs per serving.
The secret ingredient is the allulose used in the caramel. It provides the perfect sticky sweetness without causing a massive energy spike, making it a great healthy treat.
Ingredients and Substitutes
CARAMEL
Heavy cream (1 1/2 cups) – Replace with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
Allulose (1/2 cup) – You can also use erythritol or monk fruit as a low-carb sweetener.
COOKIE DOUGH BASE
Maple syrup, or honey (1/2 cup) – Swap with sugar-free syrup or agave nectar.
Coconut oil (1/2 cup) – Switch with unsalted butter or ghee.
Almond flour (3 cups) – You can also use finely ground cashew flour or sunflower seed flour.
Salt (1/8 tsp)
Dark chocolate chips, unsweetened (1/4 cup) – Substitute with chopped baking chocolate, cacao nibs, or sugar-free chocolate chips.
CHOCOLATE TOPPING
Dark chocolate chips, unsweetened (1 cup) – Use chopped baking chocolate or sugar-free chocolate chips.
Coconut oil (2 tsp) – Replace with butter or avocado oil.
TOPPING
A pinch of coarse salt
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