Healthy Vegan Chocolate Caramel Bars
If you’re looking for a healthier way to satisfy your sweet tooth, these vegan chocolate caramel bars are the perfect treat. Made with simple ingredients like oats, coconut cream, and dark chocolate, they’re rich, satisfying, and naturally sweet.
They’re great to keep in the freezer and enjoy whenever you’re craving something sweet but want an alternative to traditional desserts and processed snacks.
One of the best things about this recipe is how versatile it is. If you prefer different ingredients, you can easily customize it to suit your taste and use what you already have in your pantry. These bars are perfect as an afternoon snack, healthy dessert, or meal prep treat to keep on hand throughout the week.
Base
- 1 cup oat flour
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp unsweetened soy milk
Caramel Layer
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 6 tbsp coconut cream
- A pinch of salt
Chocolate Topping
- 70 g dark chocolate
- 2 tsp coconut oil
In a bowl, mix all the ingredients for the base and press the mixture firmly into a loaf pan. Place it in the freezer while you prepare the caramel layer.
Add the coconut sugar and coconut cream to a pan and cook over medium heat, stirring until the mixture begins to bubble. Remove from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
Pour the caramel mixture over the base and freeze for at least 1 hour.
Once the base has firmed up, melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil together in the microwave until smooth. Pour the chocolate over the caramel layer.
Return to the freezer until set. After about 1 hour, cut into bars or squares and enjoy.
Store in the freezer for the best texture.
Notes
Store the bars in the freezer.
You can replace the coconut sugar with brown sugar. If you’d rather avoid sugar, use peanut butter mixed with maple syrup or date syrup instead.
Oat flour can be replaced with almond flour. If you don’t have oat flour, simply blend rolled oats in a blender or food processor until finely ground.
