Peanut Butter Caramel Bites Gluten Free Vegan Snickers
Indulge in the perfect marriage of sweet, salty, and rich flavors with these *Peanut Butter Caramel Bites: Gluten-Free Vegan Snickers*! This wholesome twist on a classic candy bar features layers of almond flour nougat, creamy peanut butter caramel blended with Medjool dates, and a crunchy roasted peanut topping—all enrobed in a luscious coating of vegan dark chocolate. Free from gluten, dairy, and refined sugar, these no-bake bites are ideal for satisfying your sweet cravings while staying true to your healthy lifestyle. Ready in just 25 minutes of prep time, these treats are ideal for sharing, snacking, or storing for up to a week of guilt-free indulgence. Your go-to recipe for a decadent yet nourishing dessert awaits!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter (unsweetened, natural)
- 3 tablespoons Coconut oil (melted)
- 6 pieces Medjool dates (pitted)
- 0.25 teaspoons Sea salt
- 0.5 cup Roasted peanuts (unsalted)
- 1 cup Vegan dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
Instructions
Step 1: Make the nougat layer. In a bowl, mix almond flour, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until a dough forms. Press the dough evenly into the base of a lined loaf pan. Set aside.
Step 2: Prepare the peanut butter caramel. In a blender or food processor, combine peanut butter, melted coconut oil, Medjool dates, and sea salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Spread the caramel layer evenly on top of the nougat layer in the loaf pan. Sprinkle roasted peanuts over the caramel layer, gently pressing them into the surface to ensure they stick. Freeze for 1 hour to set.
Step 4: Melt the chocolate. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine vegan dark chocolate and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
Step 5: Remove the frozen layers from the loaf pan and slice into bite-sized squares or rectangles.
Step 6: Dip each square into the melted chocolate using a fork, letting excess chocolate drip off before placing them on a parchment-lined tray.
Step 7: Refrigerate the chocolate-coated bites for 30 minutes to set. Serve chilled or store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4853 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 356.5 g | 457% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.2 g | 641% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 655 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 374.8 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.6 g | 252% | |
| Total Sugars | 227.5 g | ||
| Protein | 123.5 g | 247% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 619 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 29.1 mg | 162% | |
| Potassium | 4321 mg | 92% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
