Raw Mini Snickers Bars
Raw Mini Snickers Bars
Makes about 12
Filling:
2 cups finely shredded raw coconut
8 soft medjool dates, pitted
2 Tbsp maca powder (optional)
1/2 cup water
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 Tbsp coconut butter, warmed to liquid
Caramel:
1 cup soft medjool dates, pitted (soaked in water for 30 minutes if not soft and drained well)
3 Tbsp raw coconut butter
3 Tbsp maple syrup or raw coconut nectar
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp maple extract
1-2 Tbsp filtered water as needed
1 cup raw peanuts*
Raw Chocolate Coating:
1/2 cup raw cacao powder
1/2 cup raw coconut oil
1/4 cup raw coconut nectar or maple syrup
In a high speed blender, combine all the filling ingredients and process until very smooth. Remove from the blender and scoop onto a foil lined sheet, then spread out into a 1 inch thick square using an offset spatula. Place in the freezer while you prepare the caramel.
To make the caramel, combine all ingredients except water in a food processor and process until smooth (adding the water only if the mixture is too thick). Spread over the base mixture, sprinkle with the peanuts, pressing them in so they stick, and place back in the freezer for an hour.
Meanwhile, whisk together the chocolate ingredients in a small bowl. Once the filling has firmed up, cut into 12 squares. To dip, set on a fork and dip into the chocolate, let the excess drain off, then place back on the foil. Repeat with remaining candies, then place them all in the freezer for 5 minutes to set the chocolate. Store extra in the fridge.
*If you want these to be nut free, simply leave out the peanuts and make Raw Milky Way bars.
10 Comments
omg, I haven't even finished the peanut Twix bars. btw - have you ever tried putting a bit of Lucuma powder into the date caramel? Makes it even more "caramellish" :-)
I will have to try that :)! Sounds yum!
I had a question....do you mean fresh coconut meat, mature coconut meat or dried coconut? Thank you for answering :)
Dried coconut.
I thought so, thank you!
For caramel you say not to add the water and coconut.?..when do you add the coconut butter?<br />
That was a typo, I fixed it. It is supposed to read just water.
These look really awesome! Haven't had a snickers bar in years. ♥
Thank you :)!
Made these today, they didn't look as pretty as yours, but they tasted great! <br />Thanks<br />Sharon :)