Enjoy a healthy version of a candy bar classic with some super easy but deliciously healthy homemade bars featuring an amazing salty tahini caramel and a grain free cookie base.

While yes, candy is…..candy, this doesn’t mean it can’t still be rich in nutrients and void of unhealthy ingredients found in most traditional store bought treats (think refined sugars, chemical additives, artificial flavours and colours, inflammatory oils and so on.) These bars are an absolute game changer. Take one bite, and you won’t believe they are really plant-based, grain-free, and refined sugar-free.

Inspired by beloved Twix Bars, they are not only easy to make but also packed with wholesome ingredients like cashew butter, dates, coconut oil and more. If you are craving something sweet but want to keep it on the healthier side, look no further as this recipe is the bees knees!

The texture of these no bake bars is a yummy combination of creamy and crunchy. As you take your first bite, you will experience the smoothness of the date, caramel filling. The coconut flour base crust combined with protein powder,  to create a high quality protein flour provides a subtle fudgy texture that adds depth to each bite, making them incredibly satisfying.

The chocolate coating adds such a rich touch and hardens to perfection! With every bite, you will savor a familiar snickers-like flavor, but with a healthier twist that doesn’t compromise on taste!! These bad boys really do make for the best easy, healthy snack or treat! Oh my goodness, these are SO darn good! If you have never tried popular candy bar recipes, you are in for a real treat. They are so very easy to make and will satisfy all your chocolate candy cravings.

This is another of those viral social media recipes that has done the rounds of the internet. And for good reason. They are really really good and I cannot stop eating them. I love making a big batch of these keeping them in the freezer for any time I have a chocolate craving (which is basically always). It really is like you are having your favorite candy bar, but made healthier!

If you want to impress friends and family with homemade treats, these are the way to go. When you are craving something sweet but don’t want to heat up the oven or spend a lot of time making a dessert, these bites are the perfect solution! These little delights really are the perfect indulgence…

….and OMG… I dare you to just eat one! 😉

Healthy Homemade Caramel Protein Bars

I’m crazy about these homemade guilt free, caramel protein bars. Using coconut flour and honey for the base, dates and cashew butter for the caramel layer all topped with a rich chocolate coating makes for one delicious treat that will sweep you off your feet.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword caramel protein bar recipe no bake, clean eating candy, clean eating dessert or snack, healthy homemade caramel protein bars, healthy no bake caramel protein bars

Servings 8

Ingredients

Bar Base Crust

• 1 1/3 cups coconut flour
• 1/3 cup coconut oil, softened not melted
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 2 scoops protein or collagen powder, plain or vanilla

Caramel Layer

• 1 1/2 cups dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 1/4 cup cashew or almond (or any other nut) butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Chocolate Coating

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• Flaky salt - optional

Instructions

Bar Base Crust

• Line a 7 x 5-inch loaf pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.

  Place all base crust ingredients into a bowl and mix together until well combined. If the mixture seems a little dry, add water or milk a tablespoon at a time until it comes together.  

  Press the mixture into the bottom of the lined pan or dish evenly.

Caramel Layer

• Place all caramel filling ingredients in food processor and process until smooth and creamy. Depending on the power of your blender this might take a few minutes. Stop blending to scrape the sides and continue to blend until very smooth. A few bits of dates left is fine as it adds to the texture.

  Pour the filling over the chilled crust and spread evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Place in fridge to firm up and set for around 1-2 hours.

  Once set, remove bars from fridge and slice into 8 bars or more smaller squares.

  Place parchment paper on a tray ready for the dipped chocolate bars.

Chocolate Coating

• Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 30 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.

  Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.

  Once melted use two forks to hold each bar and one by one, dip into the melted chocolate, then place back on the parchment lined tray.

  Or hold each one with a fork over the melted chocolate and spoon it over letting the excess drip back into the bowl. 

  Once all coated, top with flaky salt and place back in freezer to set for 10 minutes.

  Keep stored in a ziplock or freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 3 months.  

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