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No Bake Paleo Chocolate Mango Bars

I’m pretty convinced when I get to the pearly gates someday, there will be endless treats made with chocolate and mango. It’s a combo made for heaven, and now here on earth. These no bake paleo chocolate mango bars are a chilled treat with simple, healthy ingredients everyone will love!

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This is a very old recipe I’ve finally revised a bit (specifically replacing embarrassingly ugly photos when I first stated this site with presentable ones that don’t make me cringe). Basically an oldie but goodie I knew I had to republish because the world just needs more no bake treats.

We’d all get along so much better if these paleo mango bars with a sweet chocolate center were readily available for peacekeeping missions and high-stakes negotiations. Don’t you agree?

Making the grain-free nut-base and dairy-free mango cream

The nutty base is the foundation that keeps these healthy treats together and as easy as pulse and press into a pan. Then all ya gotta do is top with a sweet mixture of fresh mango, coconut milk, and a ‘lil honey to enhance the flavor a bit. Swoon, I want to hug a stranger just thinking about these.

Grain Free Crust mango custard bars

I gotta admit, the chocolate isn’t mandatory but who WOULDN’T want to add chocolate with a creamy mango custard top? Unless you’re like super cranky or clinically insane, I would say yes to the chocolate. All day, every day. Non-negotiable in my eyes. Just look at this photo below and I dare you to tell me you don’t agree.

(Sorry, I get a little combative when it comes to melty chocolate)…

healthy paleo chilled dessert

Chill to set

Then add that creamy mango puree and chill. These bars are perfect any time of year, but I love them as the temps start to rise and chilled, no-bake desserts are all the rage.

chilled mango bars healthy

Make sure you slice and ’em cold. If the mango center starts to get warm, it will run. So get your chompers prepped and devour straight from the freezer.

You can use whatever kind of chocolate you prefer. If you aren’t following strict paleo guidelines, try a high quality dark chocolate! Or use these dairy-free Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips to make these a 100% dairy-free (and vegan) dessert.

No mango? No problem. You could sub the mango for other pureed fruit with a similar consistency like peaches!

Other no-bake desserts to try!

If you love simple, no bake recipes like this, you’ll also love this 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Pie, Paleo & Vegan Chocolate Chip Cheesecake, Healthy Granola Cookie Dough Bars, Paleo Key Lime Pie Energy Balls, or this Paleo Unicorn Fudge

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No Bake Paleo Chocolate Mango Bars

no bake chocolate mango bars

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Healthy, no bake paleo chocolate mango bars with a grain free base and creamy dairy free custard. A chilled dessert made with just a few simple ingredients!

  • Author: Physical Kitchness
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Ingredients

Nut Base

  • 1/2 cup almonds
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 8 medjool dates
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • 1 cup dairy free chocolate chips (or high quality dark chocolate)

Mango Custard

  • 1 extra large mango
  • 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons raw honey, melted

Instructions

  1. Pulse almonds, pecans, dates, and melted coconut oil in a food processor until well combined – enough to stick
  2. Transfer the mixture into a parchment-lined 8×8 baking dish and gently press well until evenly distributed in the bottom of the dish
  3. Next, pulse the mango chunks, coconut milk, and honey until creamy and well combined. Set aside
  4. Add the chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 12-second intervals (stirring in between each interval) until chocolate has melted. Pour the chocolate over top of the nut-base and spread evenly, then transfer to a freezer to chill
  5. Once the chocolate has hardened (this should take about 5-10 minutes), pour the mango puree over top of the chocolate layer and evenly distribute. Transfer the pan back into the freezer for at least one hour
  6. When ready to serve, remove from the pan by lifting the parchment paper and placing on a cutting board. Allow bars to warm a bit at room temperature just enough to the mango puree can be cut (not rock solid). Cut into bars swiftly, to avoid the chocolate layer from cracking too much, then serve immediately or transfer back to the freezer for later

Disclaimer: Please note that there may be some affiliate links on this page and I will earn a small commission if you purchase through those links. However, all opinions are my own. Thank you for your support.

These no-bake, frozen treat are paleo and delicious! A sweet nuts base combined with a creamy center and decadent chocolate shell is the perfect frozen treat!

 

 

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  4. I think these look great! They look pretty darn perfect to me. Although mango is my favorite food, so even if it was just a glob of mango on a plate I would be happy 🙂

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  5. Yep x1000! I don’t have enough time (EVER) and I’m always stressed to get the perfect shot before I’m interrupted by at least 1 or 2 or 3 kids. It’s hard, and sometimes we just have to do our best, give ourselves some grace, and move on. You’ll learn that even more when you’re second baby comes along! Lol. 🙂

    And by the way, these bars look like heaven. That thick chocolate layer on top is the stuff that pregnancy dreams are made of! 🙂

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    • We just get each other Blair. If only we weren’t on opposite ends of the country, I’d come over with coffee and just pick your brain on how you do it all!! And we could devour these bars AND this thick chocolate layer together 🙂

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  11. I’ve totally had the same thing happen when I make stuff before. Some food items simply don’t photograph well, but it’s always a bummer when you work so hard and it tastes delicious. These look great though, so no worries! 🙂

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  13. I happen to think they are lovely. I mean, chocolate! And honestly, sometimes I think readers prefer to see the imperfections. We are real people cooking for real families just like them! We don’t have time for perfection all the time (ever??) and neither do they! These sound like amazingly delicious bars with great texture!!

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    • Thanks Jenn – I could hug you. SO true. We are totally real people (who envy the bloggers that have insanely beautiful and perfect shots of food) 😉 Thanks friend.

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  15. You could be describing my life to a T!!! I have an almost 2 year old and nap time is completely sacred and reserved for ‘as fast as a possible food photography’. #TheStruggleisReal, but seriously, these still look amazingly delicious!

    ★★★★

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    • Isn’t it disheartening?! But it happens to the best of us! Maybe if we could just get those wax models like they have at restaurants for desserts – we’d ALWAYS get killer shots then!

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    • You are a smart lady! I totally tried that and I think it would have worked if the chocolate was thinner. But I had a good shell coating going on. Which tasted awesome – but not so great to cut! Oh well 😉

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  22. OMG these look amazing! I have a huge sweet tooth and that makes it hard to eat healthy all the time, but I love that these are paleo! Will definitely have to try them!

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  23. I LOVE that you posted these even though you didnt think they looked perfect! (I still think the look beautiful in the photos!) and taste is all that matters anyway, right?

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    • I DID inhale a batch of these. It was like ‘goodbye willpower’ luckily they aren’t terrible for you but still, the whole pan shouldn’t be gone in like 2 days!

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  35. I think these are totally beautiful, and the rough cut of the bars is super pretty Chrissa! :o) Thank you for sacrificing and putting so much love into such a delicious sounding recipe. <3

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  41. I love how these turned out. I totally understand your frustration especially when you have certain expectations. Now I really want one! My two favorite flavors chocolate and mango, yum.
    xo, Nicole

    PS. May I make a kind suggestion and I hope you don’t hate me after this. Your post is so lovely, but I felt like the ads on your page take away from a lot of it. Like your beautiful pic at the top was quickly erased with an ad. 🙁

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