No-Bake Chocolate-Almond Oat Bars (Guten Free)

1 cup smooth almond butter

1/2 cup honey

1 stick unsalted butter

2 cups rolled oats (Bobs Red Mill produces gluten-free, available at Bradley Park Publix

or P'tree Natural Foods)

6 ounces bittersweet chocolate (at least 70% cacao preferable)

1 cup pure shredded coconut

1/2 teaspoon salt

Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.  Line with parchment, leaving 2

inches of overhang on 2 sides.  Melt almond butter, honey, and butter in a saucepan

over medium heat, stirring frequently, about 6 minutes.  Remove from heat and add

remaining ingredients, stirring until chocolate has melted and ingredients are well

combined.

Pour mixture into prepared pan.  Refrigerate until chocolate hardens, at least 3 hours

and up to 1 day.  Run an knife around the edges, then use parchment paper to remove

from paper and transfer to cutting board.  Cut into bars.  Bars can be stored in

refrigerator for up to 3 days.

My Aunt made these for me and they are incredible!  They freeze well and would be great for a holiday sweets exchange!