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Healthier Snickers Bars

Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 bars
Calories 179 kcal

Ingredients
  

Base

  • ¼-⅓ cup Gluten-Free Oat Flour
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Flour
  • ¼ tbsp Maple Syrup
  • tbsp Coconut Oil
  • tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Oat Milk

Caramel layer

  • 1⅓ Dates
  • ¼ tbsp Peanut Butter
  • tbsp Coconut Oil
  • tbsp Maple Syrup
  • tsp Vanilla Extract
  • Salt pinch
  • tbsp Peanuts

Coating

  • cup Dark Chocolate Bar

Instructions
 

  • Put all base layer ingredients in a blender and mix thoroughly.
  • When making these snickers bars, you can either make them as a 'tray bake' in a large dish and then cut to size or alternatively use a silicone 'bar' mold. If making it in a large dish then simply pour in the nougat base and press lightly, till even. If using a silicone mold then divide the mixture equally between the mold cavities and press down to even out the layer.
  • Place in the freezer while preparing the next layer.

Caramel Layer

  • To prepare the caramel layer, first check the dates. If they feel a bit dry, then soak them in hot water for about ten minutes. This will make for a smoother, creamier caramel.
  • Add the dates and the rest of the date caramel layer ingredients (without the peanuts!) to a food processor/blender and blend them until you get a creamy sticky mixture.
  • Spoon this caramel over the nougat base and be as generous as you like. Any 'extra' caramel that might be left can be used with a variety of other desserts, to top a dessert smoothie bowl and more.
  • Then, sprinkle some peanuts on top - again, add as much as you like. Place back in the freezer until fully 'set' - this will help when covering with chocolate.

Chocolate Coating

  • Melt the chocolate. It's best to do it on a double boiler but you could also do it in the microwave in 10-15 second increments.
  • This part can be messy, so I usually do it on a wire cooling rack and use bbq skewers to press into the bars, to make it easier to dip them. Dip each bar in the melted chocolate and set aside to dry.
  • Your homemade snickers bars are ready to eat. To store they can be kept in the fridge for 8-10 days. Alternatively, place in a freezer-friendly container and leave in the freezer for up to two months. Simply take a bar out as and when wanted - they only need a few minutes to thaw out ( no need to wait till they're at room temperature).

Notes

1-2 bars at a time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 10gPotassium: 133mgFiber: 3gVitamin A: 16IUCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg