These Healthy Vegan Snickers Bars have a soft nougat layer, a creamy caramel center, and the crunch of peanuts, all covered in chocolate. These delicious bars are the plant-based version of the classic Halloween candy.
I love caramel. I always have. Except many caramels aren't vegan. And all of them are made with lots of refined sugar.
Luckily, there's a sneaky vegan trick to making caramel using whole foods: dates.
And I LOVE dates. They naturally taste very sweet and caramelly. So when you blend them up you get a thick texture and caramel flavor. Perfect for using in a candy bar like this.
All that to say: I'm very excited to share this recipe for vegan snickers. These bars are incredibly decadent and are full of soft nougat and sweet date caramel. Divine!!
There are quite a few chocolate covered candy bars out there. Snickers bars have a layer of nougat that's topped with caramel, then peanuts, all encased in milk chocolate.
This vegan version of snickers bars still has all the traditional snickers bar elements. There's a plant-based nougat layer made from oats and maple syrup. Then a caramel layer made from dates. The peanut layer. And then a chocolate coating.
These vegan snickers bars are make from entirely plant-based foods for a healthier version of the classic candy.
These bars have three parts: the nougat, the date caramel & peanuts, and the chocolate layer.
Step 1. In a large bowl mix nougat ingredients until combined. Press into a 9x9" pan lined with parchment. Freeze until solid, 20 minutes.
Step 2. Blend dates and peanut butter in a food processor. The mixture will form a ball.
Step 3. Press the date mixture on top of the nougat. Then press the peanuts into the dates - make sure they are secure. Freeze again to set, about 10 minutes.
Step 4. Remove the pan from the freezer and lift the parchment out of the pan. Slice into bars - I made 18, but you can make more or less.
Step 5. In a microwave-safe dish, heat the chocolate on 50% power. Stir every 30-60 seconds to avoid burning the chocolate.
Step 6. Using a fork, dip each bar in chocolate. Then place on a wire rack to drip. Sprinkle with salt and top with a few peanuts, to decorate. (Alternatively, drizzle the chocolate on top of the bars - this is much quicker.) Return the bars to the freezer for 5 minutes to set. Serve and enjoy!
Thank you God for these delicious treats. We are grateful to celebrate Halloween and nourish our bodies. Amen.
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These Healthy Vegan Snickers Bars have a soft nougat layer, a creamy caramel center, and the crunch of peanuts, all covered in chocolate. These delicious bars are the plant-based version of the classic Halloween candy.
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