Vegan Snickers Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Date Caramel
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1 cup medjool dates, soaked in hot water
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3 tbsp peanut butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Nougat Layer
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1.5 cups almond flour
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1.5 tbsp date caramel
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4 tbsp peanut butter
→ Peanuts
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1/2 cup roasted peanuts
→ Dark Chocolate
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1.5 cups dark chocolate chips
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2-3 tsp coconut oil
# Instructions:
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Remove pits from dates and soak them in hot water (just below boiling point) for 10 minutes until very soft. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
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Drain the soaked dates and add to food processor with peanut butter and vanilla extract. Blend for 3-5 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides, until a smooth caramel-like paste forms.
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Set date caramel aside. In the food processor, combine almond flour, 1.5 tbsp of the date caramel, and peanut butter. Blend until a crumbly dough forms that holds its shape when pressed firmly.
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Press the nougat mixture firmly into the prepared loaf pan, ensuring it's evenly distributed with no gaps along the edges.
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Pour the date caramel over the nougat base and spread evenly. Top with roasted peanuts, pressing them gently but firmly into the caramel layer, ensuring complete coverage.
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Place the loaf pan in the freezer for 60-90 minutes or overnight until completely hardened.
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Melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil using a microwave (in 30-second increments, stirring between) or a double boiler until smooth and creamy.
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Remove the hardened mixture from the freezer and lift out using parchment paper. Cut into equal-sized bars on a cutting board. Working quickly, dip each bar into the melted chocolate until fully coated and place on parchment paper.
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Return the chocolate-coated bars to the freezer for 10-15 minutes to harden completely before serving.
# Notes:
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These vegan snickers bars can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months in an airtight container.
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Allow bars to thaw for 5 minutes before eating for the best texture and flavor experience.