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Vegan Chocolate Caramel Dream Bars

Indulge in these decadent vegan chocolate bars featuring creamy peanut butter, dates, and roasted cashews for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: Dessert
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces dark chocolate, chopped (ensure vegan)
  • 4 heaping tablespoons creamy peanut butter or almond butter
  • 2 cups unsweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 cup roasted cashews
  • 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
  • 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar (optional)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Line a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Melt 6 ounces dark chocolate and 2 tablespoons peanut butter. Pour into the dish and freeze for 15 minutes.
  3. Pulse flaked coconut and cashews in a food processor until finely ground. Add dates and pulse until mixture forms a ball.
  4. Press the coconut-cashew-date mixture over the chocolate layer. Chill.
  5. Boil coconut milk and brown sugar (if using) for 10 minutes until thickened into caramel. Stir in coconut oil, vanilla, and remaining peanut butter.
  6. Pour caramel over the chilled base. Chill for at least 1 hour.
  7. Melt remaining 6 ounces dark chocolate with remaining 2 tablespoons peanut butter. Pour over caramel. Chill for at least 1 hour.
  8. Cut into squares and store in the fridge.

Notes

- Ensure your dark chocolate is truly vegan to maintain the recipe's integrity.
- For an extra layer of texture, add a pinch of sea salt to the caramel.
- Let the bars chill sufficiently between layers for clean slicing.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.