Raw Caramel Peanut Crunch Bars
Decadent no-bake bars featuring a date and peanut butter caramel base studded with puffed rice and crunchy peanuts, topped with dark chocolate. These healthy-ish treats are naturally sweetened and perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
Ingredients
- •20 whole soft fresh dates
- •⅓ cup smooth natural peanut butter
- •2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- •1 cup puffed brown rice
- •½ cup unsalted peanuts
- •80 g raw organic dark chocolate
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Line a 10cm x 20cm loaf tin with non-stick baking paper.
2 min
- 2.
Place the dates, peanut butter and vanilla in a food processor and process for 2-4 minutes or until the mixture comes together into a paste. Transfer to a large bowl, add the puffed rice and peanuts and mix to combine. Using the back of a spoon, press the mixture into the base of the tin (see note).
7 min
- 3.
Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (the bowl shouldn't touch the water) and stir until melted. Pour the chocolate over the slice and spread evenly. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes or until set. Remove the slice from the tin and cut into bars using a hot knife. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
35 min
- 4.
Keep bars refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
