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    Vegan & Paleo Caramel Cookie Bars

    October 14, 2022 by Sami Smith 2 Comments

    These caramel cookie bars are three layers of heaven! They're made with a delicious date caramel and are vegan, paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-free. They are one of my favorite treats to date!

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    Ingredients

    Here are the ingredients you'll need:

    • almond flour
    • coconut oil
    • maple syrup
    • dates
    • vanilla
    • coconut butter
    • date syrup
    • almond butter
    • cacao powder
    • nondairy milk

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Storage

    Store these in the fridge for up to 5 days before moving to freezer.

    paleo vegan gluten free dairy free date caramel cookie bars healthy

    Vegan & Paleo Caramel Cookie Bars

    These caramel cookie bars are three layers of deliciousness and filled with a gooey date caramel! They're vegan, paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-free!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Course cookie, Dessert, Snack
    Servings 12 bars

    Ingredients
      

    For the shortbread cookie layer:

    • 1 cup almond flour
    • 2 tablespoon coconut oil melted
    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
    • pinch of salt

    For the date caramel layer:

    • ¾ cup dates pitted and soaked in hot water for at least an hour
    • ¼ cup cashew butter
    • 3 tablespoon nondairy milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • pinch of salt

    For the chocolate layer:

    • 3 tablespoon coconut butter melted
    • 2-3 tablespoon date syrup
    • 2 tablespoon almond butter
    • 2 tablespoon cacao powder

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper. Mix together the shortbread ingredients, press into pane, and bake for 12-15 min. or until edges are slightly golden.
    • In a food processor, add the date caramel ingredients and process until you have a smooth caramel. Spread over the baked cookie layer and place in freezer to set.
    • Melt together the chocolate layer ingredients until well combined. Spread evenly over caramel layer and return to freezer to set. Once hardened, slice and enjoy!
    Keyword caramel, cookie, cookie bars, dairy free, gluten free dessert, paleo, vegan
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    Comments

    1. Kate McKenna

      December 16, 2022 at 5:54 am

      5 stars
      These are AMAZING! I can’t make them too often because I just end up eating the whole thing….. oops!

      Reply
      • Sami Smith

        January 10, 2023 at 2:58 pm

        Hi Kate! I'm SO happy to hear that! I completely agree, it's so hard to resist the whole batch!

        Reply

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    Hi, I'm Sami and I'm so happy you're here! I love to make recipes that are gluten-free, dairy-free, sometimes paleo & vegan, and delish! I know what it's like to have dietary restrictions, so my passion is to share recipes that EVERYONE can enjoy, and that taste just as yummy as the original.

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