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Get the Recipe: Paleo Samoa Bars
These Paleo Samoa Bars have the best layers and flavors! A shortbread cookie layer is topped with homemade caramel, coconut flakes and melted chocolate. This fun take on the classic Girl Scout cookie will become a new favorite!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 289 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Shortbread Layer
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Caramel Layer
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup coconut flakes
Toppings
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- First, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line an 8 inch by 8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Make shortbread layer first. Add shortbread ingredients to a large mixing bowl or KitchenAid and stir until combined.
- Press shortbread layer into one even layer in pan.
- Then, bake for 11 to 12 minutes or until edges are slightly crispy and middle is set.
- While the shortbread layer bakes, make the caramel. Add caramel ingredients except coconut flakes to a skillet over medium heat. Then, bring to a boil then simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened. Stir every 1 to 2 minutes to prevent burning. Once thick, stir in coconut flakes.
- Once shortbread layer has cooled 5 minutes, pour caramel coconut mixture on top. Place pan in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Then, make chocolate drizzle. Add dark chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave safe dish and melt in 30 second increments.
- Drizzle chocolate on top of bars. Finally, freeze for 20 minutes or until hardened before slicing and serving.
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Notes
- Keep a close eye on caramel to prevent burning.
- Bake shortbread crust until slightly golden.
- Freeze caramel layer before drizzling with chocolate.
- Freeze bars if desired.
- Store Paleo Samoa Bars in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. I highly recommend not storing them at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
57mg
(2%)
Potassium
82mg
(2%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.