Raw Snickers Bars

So I know this has been floating around for awhile, but chocolate and peanuts never get old so I wanted to give it a go and make my own recipe. I have seen these made in one, two and three layers and I really wanted to try make a three layer one as the nougat is my favourite bit!

It seems a bit fiddly, but other than needing a few bowls and separate chill times, it is really easy to make and well worth the effort! This is perfect with a Sunday afternoon coffee, or cuppa and you won't believe it is raw, vegan and refined sugarfree!

Base layer:

In a saucepan or microwave proof bowl, melt together:

60g of cacao butter or coconut butter

2 tbsp coconut oil

5 tbsp cacao or cocoa

4 tbsp pure maple syrup

Pour in to a prelined 20cm square dish or cake tin and chill until set (about 15 mins)

Nougat:

In a food processor or highspeed blender, blend together:

3/4 cup of nut meal (I used almond)

1/4 cup of rolled oats

3 tbsp peanut butter

5 tbsp of maple syrup

4 tbsp melted coconut oil (melted)

2 tbsp thick coconut cream

Spread evenly over the set chocolate layer and chill again until set.

Caramel Layer:

In a food processor or highspeed blender, blend together:

1 1/2 cups of soaked pitted dates (to soak, cover in boiling water for 30 mins then drain)

4 tbsp cacao or coconut butter (melted)

4 tbsp maple syrup

4 tbsp peanut butter

A pinch of salt

Spread over the set nougat layer, top with crush peanuts (I also chopped up some Reese's pieces to top) and chill for a further 30+ minutes or until set. Cut in to bars and serve.

Bars will keep in the fridge for upwards of a week, but must stay cool or else they will melt!

Enjoy and happy Sunday!

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