What makes the almond butter base hold together without baking?

The base combines ground rolled oats with sticky almond butter, maple syrup, and flax seeds, which help bind the ingredients when chilled in the fridge.

How does the berry jam thicken without cooking?

The chia seeds absorb the liquid from the mashed or blended berries, gelling and thickening the mixture into a jam-like consistency after sitting for 10-15 minutes.

Can I use a different sweetener for the chocolate layer?

Yes, the recipe suggests coconut nectar or date paste for the chocolate, offering flexibility based on your preferred sweetness and flavor profile.

How should I store these Almond Butter and Chia Jam Bars?

Once sliced, store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They are best enjoyed chilled and will keep well for several days.

What kind of berries work best for the chia jam?

Any berries can be used for the jam. Fresh or frozen berries, mashed or blended, will work perfectly to create the vibrant chia jam layer.

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Almond Butter and Chia Jam Bars With Chocolate
[Vegan]

EE By: Emily von Euw

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Ingredients You Need for Almond Butter and Chia Jam Bars With Chocolate [Vegan]

For the Almond Butter Base:

1 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup almond butter
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/4 cup flax seeds

For the Jam:

1 cup berries
4 tablespoons chia seeds

For the Chocolate:

1/2 cup coconut nectar or date paste
3/4 cup cacao powder
1/3 cup coconut oil or cacao butter, melted

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How to Prepare Almond Butter and Chia Jam Bars With Chocolate [Vegan]

To Make the Base:

Grind the rolled oats into flour in a blender, then mix together with the other ingredients in a bowl.
Press into the bottom of a lined bread pan.
Put in the fridge.

To Make the Jam:

Mash or blend the berries until smooth, then thoroughly stir in the chia seeds and let it sit for 10-15 minutes so the chia seeds can gel with the mashed berries and thicken into jam.
Spread this onto your base, then drizzle on the chocolate evenly. Stick it back in the fridge and let sit for an hour, then slice and munch!

To Make the Chocolate:

Mix all ingredients until smooth and ridiculously delicious-looking.
Spread the chocolate love out on some wax paper (or if making chocolate chips - dollop on with a spoon or icing bag) and put it in the fridge for an hour.