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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Dessert » Paleo Almond Butter and Jelly Swirl Bars

    ★★★★★ from 1 reviews

    Paleo Almond Butter and Jelly Swirl Bars

    Published Jun 3, 2013 · Modified Nov 8, 2021 · by Alexis Joseph · 19 Comments

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    Some things shouldn't have sequels.

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    Like Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde. Totally loved Elle and Bruiser Woods in the original, but I could do without the second one. And what about Sandlot 2? I know--I never knew there was a second sandlot, either. Why mess with such a classic? Geez. On second thought, I guess I wouldn't hate watching Benny Rodriguez batter up for a couple hours.

    What a dreamboat.

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    Let us not forget my personal childhood fave, the never ending Now That's What I Call Music! CD series. The first ever Now! CD featured "Mmmmbop" by Hanson and "Say You'll Be There" by the Spice Girls.

    What a gem.

    But Now! 46 is a little much, don't you think?

    Ugh, I'm totally a hypocrite. I messed with a classic. I took my beloved paleo almond butter zucchini bars and added some of this and left out some of that and a star was born. I hate to admit it, but these are just as good--if not bettter--than the original. Gasp.

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    Like...um....Harry Potter. And Twighlight. And the Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley. Surely the Hunger Games saga will follow in the same path as well.

    These have no flour, no refined sugar and no oil. The whole gosh darn recipe only has a mere two tablespoons of agave, and honestly, I don't even know if it's neccesarry. The almond butter and overripe banana do some happy dance in the oven, I swear. Natural sweetness all the way, baby.

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    Sequels don't always suck. The proof's in the pudding--err bars.

    Paleo Almond Butter and Jelly Swirl Bars

    -adapted from my paleo almond butter zucchini bars

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    Paleo Almond Butter and Jelly Swirl Bars

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
    • Author: Alexis
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 35 mins
    • Total Time: 45 mins
    • Yield: 12 1x
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    Ingredients

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    • ¾ cup creamy almond butter
    • 1 medium very overripe banana, mashed
    • 1 egg
    • 2 tbsp agave (or pure maple syrup or honey)
    • 1 tsp vanilla
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ⅓-½ cup strawberry jelly
    • ½ cup mixed berries (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8in x 8in baking dish with cooking spray.
    2. In a large bowl, whisk together almond butter, banana, egg, agave and vanilla until very well combined.
    3. Add in cinnamon, baking powder and salt and whisk again until well combined.
    4. Fold in mixed berries if using.
    5. Pour batter into baking dish. Drop spoonfuls of jelly evenly over the top of the batter and swirl well with a knife.
    6. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

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    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    2. Erica says

      September 12, 2013 at 6:11 pm

      I made these today and they are really yummy! Easy to throw together too and a great way to use ripe bananas. I subbed in Sunflower seed butter since that is what we had. I'll make again with Almond butter!

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis says

        September 13, 2013 at 12:03 am

        SO glad to hear that, Erica! I bet it would taste fab with sunbutter.

        Reply
    3. Rachel Schaeffer says

      June 19, 2013 at 6:58 pm

      I just have to say that I made these today and they are delightful! I am in shock (and still am) over the consistency and flavor. My husband was very surprised that there was no flour. I liked the zucchini version, but these are definitely even better to me!

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      • Alexis says

        June 19, 2013 at 10:04 pm

        That's great, Rachel! I actually preferred this version, too. What could be better than an AB & J in guilt-free dessert form?!

        Reply
    4. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says

      June 05, 2013 at 5:18 pm

      Okay, how is there no flour in this recipe?! They look so cake-y. You clearly have some voodoo baking ability here. 😀

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 05, 2013 at 7:12 pm

        I know--it's like magical!

        Reply
    5. Kylie @ immaeatthat says

      June 04, 2013 at 5:44 pm

      No one says "dreamboat" anymore! I love you for that haha!! And geez these look so good! I need to use almond butter more and branch out a little bit from peanut butter.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 05, 2013 at 7:16 pm

        I know! We need to bring it back for sure. Every store has been out of raw almond butter lately so I just bought a bunch of raw almonds to make my own!

        Reply
    6. Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says

      June 04, 2013 at 7:37 pm

      Totally making these 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 05, 2013 at 7:16 pm

        Yippeeeee! I think you'll be obsessed.

        Reply
    7. Honey, What's Cooking says

      June 04, 2013 at 2:43 pm

      wow, this looks so good... didn't actually understand what Paleo is, it kinda seems like it's without carbs. love that there is no flour in this and only healthy fat. YUM!

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      • Alexis says

        June 05, 2013 at 7:15 pm

        I don't follow a paleo diet AT ALL--I just called these paleo since they get more attention that way for whatever reason 🙂 I think it's super cool that they're made pretty much just with almond butter, though! Love me some healthy fats.

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    8. Khushboo Thadani says

      June 04, 2013 at 10:15 am

      I suddenly have the "Peanut butter Jelly Time" song stuck in my head (obviously almond butter instead though ;))! I love that these bars include a banana...nut butter & jelly is almost as good as nut butter and banana mmmm!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 04, 2013 at 11:11 am

        Hahaha hope that song doesn't stay in your head all day! The banana helped with the sweetness and you don't even taste it 🙂

        Reply
    9. Stephanie @ Legally Blinde says

      June 03, 2013 at 11:49 pm

      Ooh these look good, I want to try them ASAP! They look like they have a great texture - I can't believe there's no flour in them! That's awesome that they're paleo. Also, LOVE the Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 04, 2013 at 11:11 am

        The texture is what I love about these babies! So soft and moist from the almond meal. And super healthy, too!! Glad you appreciate the Adventures of MK and A.... they should definitely consider making a new one 😉

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    10. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      June 03, 2013 at 10:15 pm

      Ohhh yum!!! I am a big PB & J fan, and I am sure that AB & J is just as good!! And in dessert form? Yes, please!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 03, 2013 at 10:28 pm

        AB & J's are the best--especially in dessert form!!

        Reply

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