no-bake date caramel "snickers" bars

this is the best healthy candy bar i've ever made

Happy Tuesday everyone!! If you’re feeling sensitive to life and everything in it, don’t worry - we can officially blame it on Mercury Retrograde! I lowkey love having something to blame mishaps on ;)

I am so excited to be going to California this week to spend some time at home with my family. It’s been a minute since I’ve been back there for longer than a couple days so you’ll see me reporting from the west coast next week. But in the meantime…what you came here for….

I KNOW RIGHT

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I don’t even know what to say, other than the fact that this is one of the most insane no-bake desserts ever - it’s layered with a chewy base, a date caramel center, roasted peanuts on top, and either covered or drizzled with dark chocolate (your choice) - finished off with some flaky salt. It’s everything you would dream of in a candy bar but made completely vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar free.

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My favorite part about being a recipe developer (for the past 11 years now!), is that I find it to be SO satisfying when I make something this comforting and delicious knowing that it still abides by my principles and style of cooking - minimal, whole & real foods only, with healthy ingredients you feel good about (and without sacrificing any of the indulgence of a dessert). Not to be boastful…but I HAVE TO SAY - this might be the best candy bar you ever try - not just because it uses healthier ingredients, but because it really tastes that good, period.

I spent a LOT of time and energy developing this one and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!!

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