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Chocolate Coconut Caramel Bars Gluten Free Paleo Vegan

Chocolate Coconut Caramel Bars (Gluten Free, Paleo, Vegan)

Angelina
These Chocolate Coconut Caramel Bars have three addicting layers – a chocolate coconut crust, the best coconut "caramel" filling, and a dark chocolate topping! (gluten-free, Paleo + vegan)
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 16 bars

Ingredients 

Base

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 1 1/4 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup almonds
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp vanilla

Filling

  • 25 pitted dates
  • 1 1/2 cups coconut cream
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil

Topping

  • 200 g 80% dark chocolate
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 325ºF. Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  • Add shredded coconut, oats, almonds, cocoa powder, and salt to the bowl of a food processor. Process until flour-like consistency. Add melted coconut oil and vanilla. Pulse to combine. Press crust to the bottom of prepared baking pan and bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
  • While the crust is baking, prepare the filling by combining dates, coconut cream, and coconut oil in a food processor. Blend 4-5 minutes until completely smooth and thickened. Spread filling over slightly cooled base and bake 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool 10 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan, cook chocolate, honey, and coconut oil until melted and smooth. Pour over cooked filling and let bars set in refrigerator, about 1 hour.
  • Once bars are completely set, cut and serve!
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