Vegan Snickers Bars
It’s time for a delicious treat which will make your mouth water. These delicious Vegan Snickers Bars are a wonderful treat if you not only love chocolate but also caramel and cream. Are you ready for this dairy-free, gluten-free, no-bake recipe? Yes? Ok, let’s start!
Healthy version of these Vegan Snickers Bars
It took me ages (ok, not ages, but many weeks) to perfection this recipe. I have tried out at least 5 different versions and probably gained 5 pounds of weight while I tested the recipe (just kidding, it’s all about balance, right). Finally, I came up with a version which I really love and a version which is equally delicious and even healthier. I will include both versions below.
Ingredients of my no-bake Vegan Snickers Bars
For the base, I simply used my healthy no-bake brownies recipe. It’s one of my most popular recipes on my blog and I thought why shouldn’t it be part of these delicious Vegan Snickers Bars?! For the cream layer, I used cashews, coconut cream, a liquid sweetener (you can use agave syrup, maple syrup or rice syrup etc). I added 1/2 cup of oat flour but you can, of course, also use almond flour for a grain free version.
Caramel Layer
The caramel layer was the hardest part because I wanted to make it as healthy as possible, but still delicious. My first version was made with coconut sugar, however, the caramel layer didn’t firm up in the fridge or freezer, so for the next version I used brown sugar which worked better but I didn’t like to use so much sugar and furthermore, the caramel layer turned out too firm.
So I tried a combo of brown sugar and syrup which worked pretty good! And, I also made a refined sugar-free version with dates which you will find in the recipe notes. It’s also very delicious, however, it doesn’t look like a #foodporn caramel layer and in my opinion, these Vegan Snickers Bars deserve a caramel layer which looks just like that lol.
Chocolate Layer
The chocolate layer is easy to make but if you prefer an even easier version, then check the recipe notes below where I explain how you can make it with chocolate chips.
My no-bake Vegan Snickers Bars are:
- Gluten-free
- Plant-based
- Dairy-free
- Egg-free
- Refined sugar-free (if you make the date caramel version)
- Soft
- Rich
- Chocolatey
- Satisfying
- Creamy
You can store leftovers in the freezer, or in the fridge (they will be less firm though). Please leave a comment below if you make these delicious no-bake Vegan Snickers Bars. You can also make a photo of it and post it on Instagram (or send me a DM). If you tag me in the caption + photo with @elavegan and use the hashtag #elavegan I will gladly check out your post and leave a comment.
Vegan Snickers Bars
Ingredients
No-bake Brownie Base (see instructions)
Cream Layer:
- 1/2 cup (120 g) coconut cream (thick part of a chilled coconut milk can)
- 2/3 cup (100 g) cashews soaked
- 1/2 cup (50 g) oat flour or almond flour
- 2 tbsp (40 g) maple syrup or agave syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Caramel Layer:
- 1/3 cup + 1/2 tbsp (120 g) maple syrup or agave syrup
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut milk
- 6 tbsp (60 g) brown sugar or coconut sugar (*see notes)
- 1/4 cup (60 g) smooth peanut butter or sunflower seed butter
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp peanuts (optional)
Chocolate Layer:
- 6 tbsp (80 g) cacao butter melted
- 1 1/2 tbsp (20 g) coconut oil melted
- 3 tbsp (60 g) maple syrup or agave syrup
- 1/2 cup (40 g) cocoa powder
Instructions
- Soak cashews in warm water for at least one hour, then discard the water (you can also boil them in water for 15-20 minutes or until they are soft)
- Make the no-bake brownie base as per the instructions in the recipe and press the dough firmly into a pan (lined with foil or parchment paper). My pan measures 8 1/2 x 6 inches. If you use a bigger pan the bars will be less thick.
- For the cream layer, process all ingredients in your high-speed blender or food processor until smooth and creamy. Pour the cream layer onto the brownie base and put the pan into your freezer until the layer is firm (approx. one hour)
- Put all ingredients for the caramel layer (except the peanuts) into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir with a whisk and let simmer on low heat for about 10-15 minutes until the mixture gets thicker. Pour the caramel layer onto the cream layer, place the peanuts on top, and put the pan back into the freezer for about 30 minutes. Check the recipe notes if you want to make the caramel layer with dates.
- For the chocolate layer, melt the cocoa butter and the coconut oil in a double boiler. Place all ingredients in a saucepan and stir until combined. Pour the chocolate onto the caramel layer and put the pan back into the freezer for about 15 minutes. Check the recipe notes for a SIMPLE chocolate alternative
- Cut into your desired size and shape (it works best with a hot knife). Enjoy your Vegan Snickers Bars thawed!
Notes
- 200 g dates, soaked in hot water
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (120 ml)
- 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter or sunflower seed butter (40 g)
- 1/8 tsp salt
- As an alternative to the chocolate layer, you can simply melt 200 g of dairy-free chocolate chips (or 2 bars of dairy-free chocolate) in a double boiler and add 1 tbsp of coconut oil.
Nutrition information is an estimate and has been calculated automatically
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Hi! I love your recipes so much – huge fan! 😍 I was wondering if you happened to know if something can be substituted for the soaked cashews? My son has a tree nut allergy but he needs dairy free for Halloween this year and I’m determined to make him a Snickers he can eat! Thanks for any help you can offer 😊
Hi Kim, I am so glad you like my recipes. You could try using soaked sunflower seeds. The result probably won’t be as creamy but it should still taste delicious. 🙂
Can I replace the oat/almond flour with regular flour?
I wouldn’t recommend it, because raw wheat flour doesn’t taste good, and it furthermore is very sticky because of the gluten. 🙂
Hi do you need to chill the coconut milk can for 24 hours before to get the cream layer? or can you just use a can right out of the cupboard?
Hi Jenna, I have mentioned the following in the ingredient list:
If you have store-bought coconut cream, you can use that right away, however, if you have a can of coconut milk I would recommend to chill it in the refrigerator overnight.
Hope this helps. 🙂
I made these yesterday and now I’m sharing it with everyone I know. These bars are soooooooooo delicious! A bit time-consuming to make, with the necessity of freezing between steps, but absolutely worth it. I’m not even vegan, but I’ve been looking for ways to reduce my impact on our natural resources and avoiding sweets that use palm kernel oil (and eating more plant-based in general, only eating animal products produced by my farmer neighbors) is part of that strategy. I’ve always loved Snickers and now I don’t have to give them up! This is a near-perfect substitute in flavor and texture. Great recipe, thank you so much for sharing it!
Wow, that’s wonderful dear! I am so glad you liked the recipe! Thanks so much for your great feedback. 🙂
I would like to prepare these, but I would like to replace the dates in the no-bake brownie base.
Is it possible to replace with a different ingredient? or if not, maybe skip the no-bake brownie base, and prepare a different kind of base?
Thanks!
Yes, you can use raisins or dried figs instead. 🙂
I dont like those as well 🙁
Is there anything else possible to replace with? or maybe skip that layer at all?
You can melt a bar of vegan chocolate and use that as the base.
Alright. I might try these soon!
If it goes well I will post some pictures on instagram
Great recipe and love the inclusion of the non refined sugar part but if you want to call these vegan brown sugar and regular sugar are not vegan. You need the unrefined sugar to truly call it vegan. I know it sounds picky but if you’re going to do it vegan you might as well really do it all the way. I’m not vegan but as a pastry chef it’s important to make sure your recipes are 100% what you say they are or explain the the version WITHOUT the unrefined sugar isn’t actually vegan.
Hi Rae! Thanks for your comment. Did you know that there are lots of brands who sell vegan sugar? I prefer Bob’s Red Mill, Now Foods or In the Raw just to name a few. 🙂
These looks so delicious! Great job.
Absolutely loved this recipe. It’s super easy and incredibly tasty. I think I will try to use silicone moulds next time as cutting through the chocolate cracked the top and was a bit messy….5*
Awesome! Very happy you loved these delicious vegan Snickers bars, Mariana! 🙂
PS: Cutting through the chocolate with a hot knife works pretty good. 🙂
Sounds yummy, but is it still considered a no bake recipee even though you bake the caramel or boil the cashews?
Yes! It’s a no-bake recipe (you don’t bake it in the oven). It’s not a raw recipe.
Hi! loving the recipe, but it’s so hard to cut it into shapes, te chocolate is crumbling when I try 🙁
Hello! Did you try using a hot knife to cut it? I always heat the knife for a few seconds and then cutting works like a charm. 🙂
Just made these, they are in the freezer! Can’t wait to try them, the brownie base was amazing when I tasted it. I subbed macadamia nuts instead of cashews and the cream layer tasted great!
That’s awesome, Anna! Macadamia nuts are indeed a great substitute for cashews. 🙂
Hello Ela!! Thanks for shearing your amazing recipe!!
I’ll try them, it looks so delicious!! It won’t be like yours, of course! Thanks a lot!!! Cuddles from Argentina!!!????
Thank you, Romina! I hope you will like them.
Much love, Ela 🙂
Can I replace the maple syrup or agave syrup with stevia?
Do you mean pure Stevia? Or do you have a product which contains mainly Erythritol (but also a little bit of Stevia)? You definitely cannot replace maple syrup with pure Stevia powder (or drops). However, if you are using a product which mainly contains Erythritol then it might be possible to use that.
Super sweet but so delicious! A m a z i n g recipes! ♥️ Thank you!
Thanks so much, Laura! 🙂
Hi!
I love your recipes!
Can you please share the calories?
Thank you
Hey Kat, I do on some recipes (not all). However, you can go to Cronometer.com and enter all ingredients (in grams) to calculate calories etc. 🙂
You can paste the link for the recipe into https://www.myfitnesspal.com/. Once you are on the site, you just go to FOOD –> RECIPES –> You paste the URL into the RECIPE IMPORTER space and it will calculate all nutitrional info. Doesn’t get any easier than that..
I am not a vegan myself, but I do enjoy light and good food. Those snickers were a success and my friends and family loved them! I used dark baking chocolate and they were really good! WELL DONE!
I am glad you liked my recipe. Thanks for your feedback. 🙂
Hi any suggestions what alternative I could use instead of coconut milk?
Any plant-based cream will be fine. 🙂
These are A M A Z I N G!! Thankyou for this recipes and all your others you blog. I’ve recently stumbled across your blog and I absolutely love it. Keep it upx
Aww, thank you very much, Crystal! Your feedback makes me so happy. 🙂
Lots of love, Ela
These sound amazing! Easy to leave peanuts out and sub sunflower butter. Any ideas for nut free cashew sub?
Hi Beth, you could use firm silken tofu instead of cashews. I would suggest 130 grams (4.5 oz). Let me know if you give it a try! 🙂
Wow! I loved reading the story behind the creation of these absolutely delicious-looking bars 😀 Snicker bars are one of my favourite desserts so I couldn’t be happier that you’ve created a healthy version!
Thanks so much for taking the time to read my blog post! I am glad you like it and I hope you will give my recipe a try ????
This is the first vegan, “healthy”, non bake recipe I am addicted to. Very VERY tasty! After how many days does it expire when you put it in the fridge and/or freezer?
Hi Francesca! Yay, I am glad you like the recipe!!! 🙂 You can store them in the freezer for up to 1-2 months, I would say. I think they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 🙂