No-Bake Salted Caramel Bars Easy and Delicious Treat

Ingredients

• 1 cup dates, pitted and soaked in hot water for 10 minutes
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 4 cup maple syrup
• 1 4 cup creamy peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 2 teaspoon sea salt (plus extra for topping)
• 1 2 cup soaked dates for caramel
• 1 4 cup almond butter
• 1 4 cup maple syrup for caramel
• 1 pinch sea salt for caramel

Instructions

1. In a food processor, combine the soaked dates (drained), rolled oats, almond flour, cocoa powder, maple syrup, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
2. Process the mixture until it forms a sticky dough. If it seems too crumbly, add a splash of water until it holds together.
3. Line an 8x8 inch (or similar sized) baking dish with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal later.
4. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the lined baking dish, creating an even layer. Use a spatula or your hands to smooth the top.
5. Refrigerate the base for 30 minutes to firm up.
6. Meanwhile, prepare the salted caramel layer by blending dates (about 1/2 cup soaked), 1/4 cup almond butter, 1/4 cup maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt in the food processor until smooth and creamy.
7. Spread the salted caramel layer over the chilled oat base, smoothing it out evenly.
8. Sprinkle a little extra sea salt on top for garnish, if desired.
9. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until completely set.
10. Once set, lift the bars out of the dish using the parchment overhang and cut them into squares or bars.