No Bake Almond Joy Bars

These No Bake Almond Joy Bars are a homemade twist on the classic candy bar — made with a chewy coconut base, crunchy almonds, and a rich chocolate topping. No oven required, quick to make, and perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime you want a nostalgic chocolate-coconut treat.

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Prep Time 15

Chilling Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 16 bars

Course: Bars, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 240

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

2 ½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut
1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
16 whole almonds one for each bar
1 ½ cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
Optional: flaky sea salt or melted white chocolate for drizzle

Method

Prepare the base: In a large bowl, mix shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Line and press: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper. Press the coconut mixture firmly and evenly into the pan to create a solid base.
Add almonds: Place whole almonds evenly over the coconut layer, gently pressing them in.
Melt chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together until smooth.
Pour and spread: Pour the melted chocolate over the almonds and coconut, smoothing with a spatula to cover completely.
Chill: Refrigerate for 1–2 hours, or until the chocolate is fully set.
Slice: Lift the bars out using the parchment, then cut into squares or bars with a warm knife for clean edges.

Notes

Line your pan well to make removal and slicing easy.
For a darker, less sweet bar, use 70% dark chocolate.
You can use chopped almonds throughout for more crunch instead of whole almonds on top.
Store in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Let bars sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before slicing to avoid chocolate cracking.