Raspberry Cashew Snickers Bars

This is a fun healthy spin on a childhood classic! These Raspberry Cashew Snickers Bars are seriously next level and you will want to eat the whole batch in one sitting! They are paleo, gluten free, and vegan friendly! A candy bar without all the refined sugar and inflammatory ingredients? I think yes! Also if you’ve never had snickers with cashews instead of peanuts then you’re missing out! trust me they are to die for!

Why you will love this recipe

• It is made with real food ingredients that you can pronounce and is free of anything artificial.
• The cashew butter caramel pairs so well with the raspberry jam and chocolate, it’s a flavor explosion!
• They are dairy, gluten, grain, peanut, and refined sugar free which makes them a great option for those with food sensitivities.
• They require no baking and are so easy to make in a bar mold.

What you will need

Almond Flour – This is a great gluten free/paleo flour to use because it is higher in fiber and protein! If you can’t eat almonds you can substitute with cassava flour instead.

Vanilla Protein Powder – I like to add a little extra protein to my treats to make them more blood sugar balanced! A vanilla protein powder adds a nice flavor and adds to the texture of the nougat. I used a collagen protein powder but you can use a plant based protein powder as well.

Cashew Butter – Make sure to use a creamy roasted cashew butter because it really adds to the caramel flavor for making the caramel sauce. For the nougat you can use raw or roasted.

Coconut Oil – This oil is a much healthier oil to use in cooking or baking! It provides brain boosting fats and even has antimicrobial properties.

Maple Syrup – This is what we will use to sweeten the nougat, raspberry chia jam, and the caramel. I haven’t really played around with other sweeteners, but you can probably use powdered monk fruit instead for a low sugar option.

Raspberries – You can use fresh or frozen raspberries to make the chia jam.

Chia Seeds – These little seeds are packed with protein, fiber, and omega 3 fatty acids! I love adding them to jam as a way to thicken it and add extra nutrients.

Cashews – You can use raw or roasted cashews for this recipe.

Chocolate Chips – I like to use dairy and refined sugar free dark chocolate chips. You can use milk chocolate if you prefer.

Freeze Dried Raspberries – This is optional, but I love how pretty the raspberry cashew snickers bars look with some crushed on top.

*If you want to make these is an easy way without having to cut them, use this silicon candy bar mold HERE.

How to make the raspberry cashew snickers bars

First, make your raspberry jam by heating up the raspberries, maple syrup, filtered water and chia seeds in a small sauce pan over medium heat. When it starts to bubble let it simmer for 10 mins then set aside to cool.

Next, make your caramel by warming up the cashew butter, 1 tbsp melted coconut oil, and maple syrup in a small sauce pan over low heat. Stir frequently until everything is smooth and creamy. Set aside to cool.

Then, make your nougat by mixing together the almond flour, vanilla protein powder, cashew butter, 2 tbsp maple syrup and 2 tbsp melted coconut oil in a bowl.

Take your silicon bars mold and spoon the nougat mixture evenly among them and flatten it out. then add some raspberry chia jam into the bar molds. lastly add the caramel to each bar mold and top with chopped cashews. Place bars in the freezer for 30 mins.

Melt your chocolate chips with the 3 tbsp coconut oil. Take the mold out of the freezer and carefully take the bars out of the mold. Dip each bar into the melted chocolate using a fork and then place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Let them set for a couple mins then drizzle some more chocolate and sprinkle some freeze dried raspberries to make them look pretty! Store in the fridge for up to a month or freeze for up to 3 months. 

Other recipes you will enjoy

Raspberry Chia Jam Filled Chocolate Hearts

No Bake Tahini Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies

Double Chocolate Raspberry Brownies

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