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March 26, 2020

HEALTHIER VEGAN PEANUT & CARAMEL BARS

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These crunchy & decadent vegan peanut & caramel bars are perfect snacks on the go (for both adults and children) and a delicious accompaniment to the afternoon cup of tea. They freeze well, so you can make a batch last a lot longer. Vegan, free from gluten and refined sugar.   

Close up view of vegan peanut and caramel bars with nuts, knife on the side

Well, my friends, when I made these ‘savour every single mouthful’ kind of peanut caramel bars from my talented friend Emma Hollingsworth’s book ‘Vegan Treats’, little did I know that our world would literally turn upside down within days…

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I’m writing this post amidst all the uncertainty, anxiety and fear of what Coronavirus will bring into our lives next… The schools in England have now closed, as well as the pubs, restaurants and leisure centres, so the prospect of single-handedly home schooling my 11 year old daughter for 11 weeks is extremely daunting, I’m not going to lie.

Top down view of Healthier Vegan Peanut & Caramel Bars

In this global pandemic it’s more important than ever to be mindful about nourishing our bodies with good food, even when we face budget constraints and limitations in food produce. I’m committed to continue sharing more easy, quick and nutritious recipes on my blog in the coming weeks.

Close up view of vegan peanut and caramel bars with nuts, knife on the side

For now however, please do me a favour and make yourself these delicious gluten free & refined sugar free VEGAN PEANUT CARAMEL BARS from Emma Hollingsworth’s book Vegan Treats, which is full of delicious sweet vegan recipes.

Top down view of Healthier Vegan Peanut & Caramel Bars

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE PEANUT & CARAMEL BARS

  • They are perfect snacks on the go
  • Great for kids and adults
  • Really easy to prepare, so you can get your little ones involved and make them together
  • Freeze well, which makes them last longer
  • Free from refined sugar and gluten
  • Chocolatey
  • Decadently rich
  • Crunchy yet gooey in the middle
  • Dangerously moorish!
Close up view of peanut and caramel bars with nuts, knife on the side

TIP: When you’ve made a batch of these delicious snack bars, cut them into small bite size pieces. Keep enough to last you for a couple of days and sneak the rest into the freezer. They only need a couple of hours to thaw in the fridge.

Close up view of vegan peanut and caramel bars with nuts, knife on the side

LOOKING FOR MORE HEALTHIER VEGAN SNACKS?

Try some of the readers’ favourite below:

  • Soft pumpkin & chocolate chip cookies
  • Healthy 4 ingredient energy balls
  • Vegan peanut & caramel bars
  • Healthy banana, peanut butter & oat cookies

In closing, I really hope you’ll give these vegan peanut & caramel bars a try. If you recreate this recipe, I’d love to read your comments and hear your feedback. Be sure to drop a comment here on the blog, tag me in your photos on Instagram @Fit Foodie Nutter, Facebook or Pinterest .

Healthfully yours,

Tania x

Close up view of vegan peanut and caramel bars with nuts, knife on the side
Vegan Peanut & Caramel bars

HEALTHIER VEGAN PEANUT & CARAMEL BARS

Emma Hollingsworth
These crunchy and decadent peanut & caramel bars are perfect snacks on the go (for both adults and children) and a delicious accompaniment to the afternoon cup of tea. They freeze well, so you can make a batch last a lot longer. Vegan, free from gluten and refined sugar.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Setting time 4 hrs 30 mins
Course dessert, snack
Cuisine British
Servings 12 bars

Ingredients
  

For the base:
  • 100 g 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
  • 100 g 1 cup ground almonds
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 80 g 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
For the peanut caramel layer:
  • 75 g 1/2 cups pitted Medjool dates
  • 120 g 1/2 cuppeanut butter
  • 120 ml 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • Pinch of Himalayan pink salt
  • 36 g 1/4 cup raw blanched peanuts, roasted and roughly chopped
For the chocolate topping:
  • 50 g 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 25 g 1/4 cup cacao powder
  • 80 g 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 60 g 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • Pinch of Himalayan pink salt

Instructions
 

  • To make the base, whizz the oats in a food processor or high-speed blender for about 1 minute until form fine flour. Then add the other ingredients and whizz for a further minute until the mixture becomes a sticky ball. Spoon the mixture equally into a 12-hole silicone bar mould tray (or baking tray) and use your fingers to press it down evenly.
  • For the peanut caramel layer, whizz all the ingredients except the peanuts in a food processor for about 2 minutes until smooth, then stir in the peanuts. Spoon evenly on top of the base and place in the freezer for 4 hours to set.
  • For the topping, mix together the ingredients in a mixing bowl until you have a smooth and thick chocolate mixture. Remove the bars from the freezer and spoon the topping onto the peanut caramel layer, then return to the freezer for a further 30 minutes to set. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Keyword healthy snacks, snack bars, vegan snacks, gluten free, healthy bars
Making this? I’d love to see!Tag your snaps @Fit.Foodie.Nutter and #fitfoodienutter

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Filed Under: Gluten free, Recipe, Snacks, Sweet, Vegan Tagged With: gluten free, healthy snack bars, healthy snacks, vegan

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  1. Chef Mireille says

    March 26, 2020 at 7:22 pm

    5 stars
    Isnt peanut butter a magical ingredient for vegans – luscious and creamy desserts can easily be made without dairy. These look so good!

    Reply
    • Tania says

      March 26, 2020 at 8:10 pm

      Peanut butter is a magical ingredient indeed! Thank you so much for your kind words x

      Reply
  2. Emily Liao says

    March 26, 2020 at 7:42 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, the peanut caramel layer with chocolate is a match made in heaven! Will definitely give these a try tonight with the family.

    Reply
    • Tania says

      March 26, 2020 at 8:16 pm

      Thank you Emily! I hope you’ll enjoy these as much as I did x

      Reply
  3. Chris Collins says

    March 26, 2020 at 8:21 pm

    5 stars
    Peanut butter and caramel are my two all time favourites, I’m totally giving these a go on the weekend 🙂

    Reply
    • Tania says

      April 3, 2020 at 8:23 pm

      Thank you so much Chris! Let me know how they turn out for you!

      Reply
  4. Melinda Fewless says

    March 26, 2020 at 8:27 pm

    5 stars
    These are delicious even if you’re not vegan. Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Tania says

      April 3, 2020 at 8:23 pm

      Thank you very much Melinda!

      Reply

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