Better-For-You Caramel Bars (Vegan Friendly)

Move over, Twix, these vegan caramel bars are here to steal the (snack) spotlight.

No refined sugar, no dairy, and absolutely no boring allowed. These better-for-you bars layer a soft, shortbread-style base with a gooey caramel centre (infused with our Vanilla Cake Batter Plant Protein, of course), all dunked in silky vegan chocolate. They're gluten-free, dairy-free, and disappear suspiciously fast from the fridge.

Let’s make magic: 🪄

1. Line it up: Grab an 8×8 inch pan and line it with baking paper.

2. Shortbread base:
   Mix almond flour, plant protein, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil until a dough forms. Press it evenly into your pan. Chill in the fridge or freezer while you tackle the next layer.

3. “Cake Batter” caramel:
   In a fresh bowl, combine nut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and plant protein. Stir until it’s creamy and smooth as your best one-liner. Pour over the base and freeze for at least 1 hour until set.

4. Slice & coat:
   Once firm, slice into about 20 squares. Melt your vegan chocolate and coconut oil (double boiler or microwave in short bursts). Dip each square in, let the excess drip off, and place on a tray lined with baking paper. Bonus points for a sprinkle of sea salt or cheeky sprinkles while still wet.

5. Set & store:
   Pop them in the fridge for 10 mins to set the chocolate. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer (if you can resist them for that long).

How long can I keep them in the fridge?

🌱 In the fridge: 1 week (if they last that long).
🌱 In the freezer: up to 2 months. Just let them thaw a little before serving - unless you like them extra chewy and cold.