Snickers Bars

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Snickers Bars

These are the ultimate in healthy indulgence. I keep a supply in my freezer for all occasions. Crunchy and gooey...you can't go wrong!

Prep Time30 minutes | Passive Time2 hours, chill | Servings bars

INGREDIENTS

Nougat

  • 1/2 cup nut butter almond, cashew or peanut (I used almond)

  • 1 Tbsp coconut flour

  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup or rice malt syrup

Caramel

  • 1 cup dates (soaked in boiling water for 30mins)

  • 2 Tbsp smooth peanut butter

  • 1/8 tsp sea salt

Topping

  • 1/3 cup unsalted roasted peanuts

Chocolate Coating

  • 2/3 cup cocoa butter. melted

  • 2 Tbsp cacao powder

  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup more if you like a sweeter chocolate

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Soak your dates in boiling water and line a loaf tin with baking paper.

  2. In a bowl, combine nut butter, coconut flour and sweetener. Press mixture into the bottom of your loaf tin and flatten with the palm of your hand.

  3. Once dates have softened, add these to a food processor with the peanut butter and salt and whizz until creamy (usually takes 3-4 minutes). You will have to stop to scrape the contents back into the blades.

  4. Pour date caramel over the base and smooth with a knife. Sprinkle peanuts over the caramel evenly and then press down gently so they are slightly embedded into the caramel. Transfer the tin to the freezer for 1-2 hours.

  5. Once the bar is solid, remove from the tin and slice into 8 bars using a hot knife. Place the bars on a baking tray, and back in the fridge while you make the chocolate coating.

  6. Melt cacao butter over a double boiler (or in the microwave) and mix through cacao powder and maple syrup. Remove from the heat and let the chocolate cool for 15 minutes.

  7. Once the chocolate is slightly cooler (and thickened), take each Snickers bar and coat it in the chocolate. Place the coated bar back on the baking tray and once all bars are done, place the tray back in the fridge for 30 minutes until chocolate is hard. ENJOY!

RECIPE NOTES

These bars keep really well in the freezer and can be pulled out and placed in the fridge for 20 minutes before eating. I wouldn't take these anywhere hot, as they'll likely end up a delicious melted mess, but for a tasty treat after dinner, they're the perfect bite.

Recipe by: Nicky Skinner.
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