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These no-bake Paleo Chocolate Bars include fruit and nuts. They are naturally sweetened with dates and are irresistible.

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Mmmm... Do I ever have a treat for you today!!

See these glorious crunchy bars of chocolate? Aren't they just beckoning you to take a bite? I know that mine are calling me from all the way in the freezer, where I safely tucked them away to keep me from having all at once.

Now, guess what? These are actually kind of good for you. I found the recipe in the just-released cookbook "Make it Paleo II". So yes, these fruit and nut chocolate bars are even compliant with the paleo diet.

Make it Paleo IIis written by Bill and Hayley (they are the couple behind Primal Palate), with Hayley's sister Caitlin.

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Make it Paleo Has Lots of Great Surprises

Together they have written a beautiful cookbook that everyone can enjoy - even if you aren't following a grain-free diet. I am not. Still, I find so much inspiration for cooking delicious family dinners, making homemade condiments (processed-be-gone) and healthier baking.

There are over 175 creative recipes in Make it Paleo IIand each one comes with a tantalizing image (drool alert).

The recipes are divided into categories from proteins (meats, poultry & eggs, seafood) to plants, drinks, savory & sweet things, and condiments plus some basics and projects (like homemade spice blends, ghee...).

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Dietary Restrictions Are Included

Additionally, each recipe comes with notes for special dietary restrictions. By just looking below the title, you'll know if a recipe is dairy-free, nut-free, egg-free or night-shade free. And even handier, there is achart in the back for an even quicker overview.

Also in the back, you can find a standard index, but also a visual index with a thumbnail picture for each recipe. How neat is that?

Bill, Hayley and Caitlin were so thorough with writing Make it Paleo II. I really appreciated the first part of the book, where they not only explain the basics of the paleo diet, but also talk about the ingredients, kitchen tools and cooking techniques used for making the recipes in this book.

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The Recipe

Being an incurable sweet tooth, I was of course drawn to the desserts section first. These chocolate bars grabbed my attention right away. I mean, seriously, chocolate bars that are paleo, no-bake and sweetened with just dates? An absolute winner in my books.

The hardest part was waiting for one hour for the bars to set in the fridge 😉

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Fruit and Nut Paleo Chocolate Bars

5 from 2 votes

These no-bake Paleo Chocolate Bars include fruit and nuts. They are naturally sweetened with dates and are irresistible.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8 -10

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate
  • 1.5 tablespoons coconut oil
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup raw almonds
  • ½ cup unsweetened coconut shredded
  • ¼ cup allergen-free semisweet chocolate chips (I used Enjoy Life Mega Chunks)
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1.5 cups Medjool dates pitted

Instructions

Keyword Paleo Chocolate Bars

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Random Questions

What chocolate can you eat on Paleo?

Paleo-friendly chocolate should be dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content, no dairy or added sugars. Enjoy it in moderation.

What are the ingredients in Paleo bars?

Ingredients in Paleo bars often include nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and natural sweeteners like dates. Avoid grains, dairy, and refined sugars.

Can you have cocoa powder on a Paleo diet?

Cocoa powder is generally accepted in moderation on the Paleo diet, as long as it doesn't contain added sugars or dairy.

What are the rules for Paleo chocolate?

Paleo chocolate should be dark, free from dairy and refined sugars. It should contain a high percentage of cocoa.

What is Paleo desserts?

Paleo desserts are sweet treats made with ingredients allowed on the Paleo diet, such as fruits, nuts, and natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup. They exclude grains, dairy, and refined sugars.

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  1. Emily S.

    I would love to try making the orange chicken!

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  2. joanna

    i'm a big seafood lover so the spicy tuna dip sounds awesome!

  3. Nicole

    A recipe from Make It Paleo II that I would like to try is the Lobster Fettuccine Alfredo; so it would be wonderful to have the opportunity to win the cookbook!

    Reply

  4. Jacquee | I Sugar Coat It!

    These look so inviting! I may need to make a batch, sans coconut, of course. 🙂

    Reply

    • Regina

      Absolutely, they are so versatile. Shredded coconut is not a must 😉

      Reply

  5. Denise M

    no but i have the first one. i would love to try the empanadas

    Reply

    • Regina

      Isn't that awesome? Paleo empanadas! Some of the recipes just blow my mind 🙂

      Reply

  6. Harriet Emily

    Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bars Recipe - Paleo, Gluten-Free » LeelaLicious (7)
    Mmm wow these look delicious! I love chocolate, so will definitely have to try making this recipe! Thank you!

    Reply

    • Regina

      Let me know what you think 🙂

      Reply

  7. Carmina

    The Cauliflower Carbonara Pasta looks beautiful. I love cauliflower and I'm always looking to use it in different recipes 🙂

    Reply

    • Regina

      Awww...thanks Carmina. I couldn't agree more. Cauliflower is so delicious and versatile

      Reply

  8. Carmina

    Hi Regina! This recipe looks gorgeous! This cookbook looks amazing with tons of exciting recipes! I think I would really love to try the Orange Chicken, Honey Sesame Chicken Wings , Lamb Barbacoa Tacos, the Chocolate Fruit and Nut Bars (of course!), and the Thai Fried Chicken with Tangy Mango Sauce. All of these recipes sound wonderful, I've tried making a few paleo recipes from other cookbooks and they've came out pretty nice but not as good as these recipes sound! Thanks so much for posting this recipe though! Definitely going to give it a try 🙂

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    • Regina

      Oh yes, there are so many amazing sounding recipes in this book. Hope you enjoy these bars 🙂

      Reply

  9. Lorita

    I so am going to try these this weekend. I've been looking for a 'healthy' alternative for my chocolate cravings. 🙂

    Reply

    • Regina

      Hope you and you family enjoy, Lorita 🙂

      Reply

  10. Veronique Daoust

    Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bars Recipe - Paleo, Gluten-Free » LeelaLicious (8)
    I MUST make the grain free fudgy brownies! I am addicted to chocolate so this needs to be in my life :).

    Reply

    • Regina

      Agreed. Everyone needs some chocolate in their life 😉

      Reply

  11. Angie@Angie's Recipes

    These chocolate bars are little calorie bombs, but I know they are fantastic, Regina.

    Reply

  12. Robin @thebakingexchange

    These look amazing. I've been doing healthy snacks lately on my blog and I could see these fitting in in the future.... 🙂

    Reply

  13. ikkinlala

    I'd love to make the Caramelized Fennel with Sweet Potato Puree - fennel's one of my favourite vegetables.

    Reply

  14. Annette

    I didn't see a list of recipes, but did see some that were posted in the reviews and they look fantastic. Among those I saw I'd love to make the Beef Breakfast Hash.

    Reply

  15. Amanda Jane

    Looks so delicious I cannot WAIT to try this recipe 🙂

    Reply

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FAQs

What are the ingredients in fruit and nut chocolate bar? ›

Ingredients. MILK**, sugar, dried grapes, cocoa butter, ALMONDS, cocoa mass, vegetable fats (palm, shea), emulsifiers (E442, E476), flavourings. MAY CONTAIN OTHER NUTS, WHEAT.

What is paleo friendly chocolate? ›

A general rule of thumb among Paleo dieters is the darker the chocolate, the better. Go for dark chocolate above 70% and even better above 85% cacao content. The more cacao % in a chocolate bar, the less sugar and other ingredients it will contain.

Is fruit and nut chocolate healthy? ›

The way this sweet treat can present itself is endless. However varied your fruit and nut chocolate is, the health benefits remain largely unchanged. As long as the sugar content in the chocolate itself is relatively low (as far as milk chocolate is concerned), it would be considered a healthy, antioxidant-rich snack.

Is fruit and nut chocolate gluten free? ›

This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 1 ingredient that could contain gluten depending on the source.

What is the cleanest chocolate to eat? ›

The clear winner.

Dark chocolate is by far the healthiest form of the treat, containing the least sugar and, because of its cocoa content, higher levels of substances that protect the body's cells. If sugar is your number one concern, Allers recommends looking for higher percentages.

What kind of cocoa powder is paleo? ›

Unsweetened cocoa powder: this is just the cocoa solids. There's none of that delicious and healthy cocoa butter in here, but there's also no other monkey business, so it's a very healthy ingredient to use in recipes or for homemade hot chocolate. Paleo approved!

Can you have honey on paleo? ›

The paleo diet allows for natural sweeteners like honey in addition to maple syrup, raw stevia and coconut sugar, so use your judgment when including these in your food.

What are the ingredients in Kellogg's Berry and Nut Bar? ›

Nuts (44%)(Almonds● Peanuts)● Berries (21%)(Sweetened Cranberries [Cranberries● Sugar● Sunflower Oil]● Blueberries [Blueberries● Sugar● Sunflower Oil])● Choc Compound (10%) (Sugar● Vegetable Fat● Milk Solids● Cocoa Powder● Emulsifiers [Soy Lecithin● 492● 476])● Glucose● Sugar● Invert Syrup● Maltodextrin● White Rice● ...

What are the ingredients in fruit tingle chocolate? ›

Milk Chocolate (85%) [Sugar, Milk Solids, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Emulsifiers (322 (Soy), 476), Natural Flavour], Fruit Tingles Pieces (15%) [Sugar, Mineral Salt (500), Acidity Regulator (296), Tapioca Starch, Glucose Syrup, Thickener (1401), Flavours, Colours (141, 160a, 120, 160c)].

What is the ingredients of chocolate bar? ›

Invented in Switzerland in 1875, solid chocolate usually involves combining cocoa mass (fermented, roasted and ground cocoa beans), cocoa butter (a rich, complex fat extracted during cocoa bean processing), sugar (of which there are many subtly-different kinds) and whole milk or dairy solids.

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