Homemade Caramel-Chocolate Candy Bars
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Chill Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 116 kcal
Ingredients
Caramel layer
- 1 cup medjool dates pitted
- 1 Tbsp. peanut butter
- 1 Tbsp. SunButter Sunflower Butter
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. maca powder
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 2 Tbsp. Nutiva Organic Coconut Manna Coconut Butter
Nougat layer
- 1-1/3 cups Bob’s Red Mill Oat Flour
- 1/3 cup date caramel above
Other ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. dry roasted peanuts chopped
- 2 Tbsp. roasted almonds chopped
- 1-1/2 cups Hu Kitchen Gems chocolate
- 2 Tbsp. Sproud Plant-based Milk Barista
Instructions
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Soak dates in hot water for 10 minutes; drain.
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In food processor, combine dates and caramel ingredients; process until thick and smooth. Remove and set aside.
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In food processor (no need to wash), combine oat flour and 1/3 cup of caramel mixture; process until well incorporated. (Note: Nougat should be slightly sticky so it holds together when molded.) On baking tray lined with parchment paper, firmly press mixture.
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Using spatula, spread remaining caramel evenly over nougat, then sprinkle peanut and almond pieces over caramel. Use fingers to press nuts into caramel layer.
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Freeze for 60 minutes, until firm.
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Remove from freezer and use sharp knife to cut bar-sized pieces. Return tray to freezer.
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In sauce pan over low heat, melt chocolate. Once melted, add plant-based milk and stir until well combined and creamy.
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Moving quickly, place one bar into melted chocolate. Use tongs to flip. Once fully coated, arrange bar on parchment-lined tray. Repeat for all bars.
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Refrigerate bars for 15 minutes to set.
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Store refrigerated up to 14 days, or freeze.
Recipe Notes
Notes
To make these allergen-friendly, follow these adjustments to the recipe:
- Use extra SunButter instead of the peanut butter
- Use maple syrup instead of the coconut butter
- Use roasted sunflower seeds instead of the almonds and peanuts
- Omit the plant-based milk
- Use nut-free dark chocolate
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Nutrition Facts
Homemade Caramel-Chocolate Candy Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 60mg3%
Potassium 152mg4%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 15IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 34mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.