Healthier Caramel Squares
These healthier caramel squares are delicious and super easy to make—perfect for any occasion!
Takes
Serves 12
Ingredients
Base Layer
- 280 g ground almonds (or almond flour)
- 100 g agave syrup (or clear date syrup)
- 100 g coconut oil
- Pinch of salt
Caramel Filling
- 300 g pitted dates
- 100 g almond (cashew, or peanut butter)
- 10-14 tbsp water (start with 10 tablespoons and add more if needed)
- 4 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 large pinch of salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping
- 300 g dark chocolate
Instructions
- Base LayerLine a brownie pan or baking tray (approx. 20cm x 30cm) with parchment paper.In a saucepan, melt the coconut oil. In a large bowl, mix the ground almonds with the melted coconut oil and agave syrup or clear date syrup.Pour the mixture into the lined baking tray and compact it with a spoon until it is level and compressed.Place the tray in the freezer for 20 minutes to set while you prepare the caramel filling and melt the chocolate.
- Caramel LayerIn a food processor, blend all the caramel filling ingredients until smooth and caramel-like. This may take up to 5 minutes, depending on your food processor. Add more water if the mixture is too thick to blend smoothly.Once the base has set, spread the caramel layer evenly over the base.Return the tray to the freezer to set again while you melt the chocolate.
- Chocolate ToppingMelt the chocolate using a water bath or Bain Marie.Pour the melted chocolate over the caramel layer and smooth it out.Allow the chocolate to cool and set (at room temperature or in the fridge).Once fully set, cut into squares of your desired size.Serve and enjoy!