Healthier Copycat Snickers Bars
Snickers is definitely one of the top tier candy bars in my opinion, and I'm not going to let food sensitivities keep me from enjoying them! If you struggle to find healthier candy options you can enjoy, then these healthier copycat snickers bars are for you! This recipe is gluten, dairy, grain, and refined sugar free. They are also made with real food ingredients, which makes them a healthier alternative that also tastes amazing! You can have your candy and eat it too I promise!
Equipment
- 1 8x8 dish
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
For the "nougat" layer
- 3 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
For the caramel layer
- 1 cup full fat coconut Cream(from the can)
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Other ingredients
- 1 cup peanut halves
- 9 oz chocolate chips
Instructions
- First, make the peanut caramel by adding the coconut cream and coconut sugar in a small sauce pan over medium heat. When the mixture starts to bubble, turn the heat to simmer and let it continue for about 15-20 minutes while stirring frequently.
- Once the caramel has thickened, take off of the heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract. Set caramel aside.
- Make the "nougat" layer by mixing together the almond flour, coconut oil, maple syrup, and peanut butter. Press the mixture evenly into an 8x8 parchment paper lined dish.
- Pour the caramel and spread out evenly over the nougat layer.
- Top the caramel with the peanuts, then place the dish in the fridge for an hour to set.
- Take the dish out of the fridge and then carefully cut the snickers into 12 bars. Place them in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate in a bowl and then dip each snickers bar and coat evenly. Place the snickers bars on a parchment paper lined sheet pan.
- Once the chocolate is set, cut off any excess chocolate and enjoy!