No-Bake Chocolate Sunbutter Bars (Nut-Free)
No-bake chocolate SunButter bars with a gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free crumb base and glossy chocolate topping, made without turning on the oven for an easy nut-free dessert.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy SunButter sunflower seed butter
- 1 cup gluten-free cookie crumbs or graham-style crumbs
- 1/2 cup vegan buttery spread melted
- 2 cups vegan confectioners’ sugar optional, for firmer texture
- 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1-2 Tbsp extra SunButter or vegan butter for chocolate topping
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper for easy lifting later. In a large bowl, mix the gluten-free cookie crumbs, melted vegan butter, SunButter, and confectioners’ sugar if using. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to form an even base.
- In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the dairy-free chocolate chips with the extra SunButter or vegan butter. Stir until completely smooth, then pour the chocolate mixture over the crust and smooth it into an even layer.
- Chill the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the bars are firm. Slice into bars and store in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
The dessert that saved birthday parties: these no-bake chocolate SunButter bars disappeared faster than the gluten-packed cupcakes at Emma's first post-diagnosis party, and they have been on repeat ever since. Rachel’s Tips & Swaps: Budget swap: skip the confectioners’ sugar and use extra cookie crumbs for a more rustic, softer bar. For school: choose cookies and SunButter that are certified nut-free and allergy-safe, and if you need more nut-free ideas, browse the full Gluten Free Nut Free Desserts collection for school parties and bake sales. Texture tip: use a food processor to get finer cookie crumbs if you prefer a denser, more compact bar. Store the bars in the fridge for up to a week for the best texture.