Paleo & Vegan Protein Caramel Bars

These protein caramel bars are simply a dream! These have a protein shortbread base followed by a date caramel filling and topped with a dreamy chocolate fudge. These caramel bars are paleo, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and absolutely delicious!

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you'll need:

• almond flour
• coconut flour
• protein powder of choice
• maple syrup
• non-dairy milk
• dates
• almond butter
• coconut cream
• non-dairy chocolate chips

See recipe card for quantities.

Storage

Store in the freezer!

Paleo & Vegan Protein Caramel Bars

These protein caramel bars are paleo, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and absolutely delicious!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 8 bars

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

For the protein shortbread base:

• ½ cup almond flour
• 3 tablespoon coconut flour
• 4 tablespoon vanilla protein powder of choice
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2-4 tablespoon non-dairy milk

For the date caramel filling:

• 1 cup dates soaked in hot water for 10 minutes prior to use
• 1 tablespoon almond butter smooth, natural
• hot water as needed

For the chocolate topping:

• ⅓ cup coconut cream
• ⅔ cup non-dairy chocolate chips

Method

 

1. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a bowl, mix together the shortbread ingredients until you have a dough. Add milk as needed until you achieve a soft dough.
3. Press this into the prepared pan and set aside. In a food processor, blend together the caramel ingredients until you have a smooth caramel.
4. Spread this evenly over the shortbread layer and place in the freezer. Melt together the coconut cream and chocolate chips until smooth. Spread the chocolate over caramel layer until smooth.
5. Let set in the fridge for about 20 minutes before slicing and enjoying!