Can I use a different nut butter?

Yes! Almond butter or cashew butter will also work. The flavor changes slightly, but it's still delicious.

Can I make this vegan?

Yes, just use dark chocolate without any milk ingredients.

My caramel is too soft, what now?

Simply let it set longer in the refrigerator. If necessary, place it in the freezer for an additional 30 minutes.

Can I make this sugar free?

You can substitute maple syrup with dates or stevia, but the texture may differ slightly.

What is the best way to store these Snickers?

Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze them for up to 3 months. Let them thaw for 10–15 minutes before eating.

Double chocolate peanut bars

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25 min + 4 hours to rise

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Sometimes I just crave a real snack. One that makes you think: this is insanely delicious. But without all the junk in it. Free from refined sugars, no preservatives, flavor enhancers, blah blah blah... Just pure ingredients, full flavor, and that real Snickers feeling. So, a double chocolate healthy peanut butter Snickers. In the base, we use unsweetened raw cacao powder, aka polyphenols and antioxidants, a caramel of peanuts, coconut, and agave, no refined sugars, and a layer of dark chocolate with at least 70% cacao—more cacao, less sugar...yeaaaah! Double trouble, but healthier.

Fan of healthy snacks? Try these delicious no-bake brownies then definitely! The deliciously refreshing drink I make in the video, you can find here: ginger turmeric chia water.

Ingredients

What do you need?

Quantity: 12 bars

For the chocolate cookie layer
170 g almond flour
25 g raw cacao powder (unsweetened)
40 g melted coconut oil
1 tbsp maple syrup (or other unrefined sugar)
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the healthier peanut caramel
190 g peanut butter (100% pure) with or without chunks
40 g maple syrup
50 g coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla essence
Handful of peanuts

For the chocolate topping
125 g dark vegan chocolate (min 70% cocoa)
1 tbsp coconut oil

Finishing
Extra peanuts
Maldon salt or flakes

170 g almond flour
25 g raw cacao powder (unsweetened)
40 g melted coconut oil
1 tbsp maple syrup (or other unrefined sugar)
1 tsp vanilla extract

190 g peanut butter (100% pure) with or without chunks
40 g maple syrup
50 g coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla essence
Handful of peanuts

125 g dark vegan chocolate (min 70% cocoa)
1 tbsp coconut oil

Extra peanuts
Maldon salt or flakes

Make it veggie!

This recipe is already completely vegan and vegetarian.

Do you want to vary:
replace peanut butter with almond butter or cashew butter
use coconut blossom syrup instead of maple syrup for a caramel-like flavor

Preparation method

How do you make this?

The bottom

Mix the almond flour, cocoa powder, melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla
mix very well together to form a cohesive dough.

Press this firmly into a rectangular or square shape. Make sure it's about 1 cm thick; that's more important than the exact shape.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 15 minutes. Let it cool completely afterwards.

The peanut caramel

Combine the peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, and peanuts in a saucepan. Simmer gently for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally.

Pour the mixture over the cooled base and smooth it out.

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to firm up.

The chocolate finish

Melt the chocolate together with the coconut oil in a bain-marie or in the microwave.

Pour over the cooled peanut layer.

Finish with extra peanuts and a pinch of salt flakes.

Allow to harden again in the refrigerator.

Then cut into strips or cubes. And then… simply enjoy!

Tips

Usage 100% peanut butter without additives for the best taste.
Allow the bars to harden completely before cutting them to ensure smooth layers.
Cut with a hot knife for delicious Snickers bars.
For extra crunch you can roasted peanuts to use.
Fancy some extra chocolate? Mix chocolate drops through the bottom.
Storage & Shelf life
In the refrigerator
- Store in an airtight container
- Keeps for 5 to 7 days
- Becomes nice and firm and chewy
In the freezer
- Shelf life up to 3 months
- Best to freeze individually
- Let it defrost for 10-15 minutes before eating
Pro tip: straight from the freezer they are also delicious as a firm 'ice cream' snack.