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Healthy Snickers Bars
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Healthy Snickers Bars

Healthy Snickers Bars recreate the classic candy bar with layers of almond flour nougat, peanut butter caramel, roasted peanuts, and a cacao coconut oil chocolate coating. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and using vegan ingredients and no refined sugar, these bars provide a chewy, nutty, and chocolatey treat with homemade components. The combination of creamy caramel and crunchy peanuts adds texture contrast throughout.

Prep Time
25 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 161 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

Nougat Layer:
  • 1 ¼ cup almond flour blanched
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil , melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
Vegan Caramel:
  • ¼ cup peanut butter all-natural creamy
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
Peanuts:
  • ⅓ cup peanut halves roasted and salted
Chocolate Coating:
  • ¼ cup cacao powder
  • ¼ cup coconut oil melted
  • ¼ cup maple syrup , at room temperature

Instructions

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  1. Lighty spray a 9x5-inch pan with oil, then line it with parchment paper. (The oil helps the paper stay in place while you work, but it won't touch the bars.)
  2. To prepare the nougat layer, add the almond flour, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt to a large bowl. Mix well, then transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press it evenly into the bottom. Place the pan in the freezer to chill while you make the next layer.
  3. To make the caramel layer, stir together the peanut butter and maple syrup, until very smooth. Pour the caramel over the nougat layer, and use a spatula to spread it out.
  4. Sprinkle the peanut halves over the top of the caramel, making sure they are distributed evenly throughout the pan. Use your hands to lightly press them into the caramel. Set the pan in the freezer while you make the final layer.
  5. To prepare the chocolate coating, mix together the cacao powder, coconut oil, and maple syrup. This works best if the maple syrup isn't cold from the fridge, so the mixture will stay pourable. Remove the pan from the freezer and pour the chocolate topping over the top. Use a spatula to spread the chocolate evenly over the entire top of the peanut layer, and sprinkle the top with flaky salt, if you like.
  6. Place the pan in the freezer to set until the bars are totally firm, at least 1 hour. Slice into 8 rows, then cut each bar in half to create 16 "fun size" candy bars. For a smaller, bite-size treat, cut the 16 pieces in half again to make 32 small squares. These bars are very rich, so you don't need much!
  7. Homemade Snickers Bars need to be stored in the fridge or freezer to remain solid. They will soften at room temperature and, as a result, will be messier to eat. Keep in mind that the caramel layer will not totally firm up, so it might spill out the sides as you bite into these bars. You can store these in an airtight container for up to 3 months in the freezer, if you don't eat them all before then.

Notes

  • These bars make about 16 small pieces; cutting smaller yields up to 32 bite-sized treats.
  • Substitute almond butter and almond flour if preferred, adding extra salt to balance flavors.
  • You may use melted mini vegan chocolate chips instead of the cacao-coconut oil chocolate coating.
  • Store bars frozen or refrigerated to keep firm; allow to warm slightly before serving for softer texture.
  • The nougat layer is simplified to one bowl in this updated recipe version for ease of preparation.

Nutrition Information

Calories 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 60mg (3%) Potassium 138mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 10IU (0%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161

% Daily Value*

Calories 161kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 60mg 3%
Potassium 138mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 10IU 0%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.