Vegan Snickers Bars
These mouth-watering vegan Snickers bars combine a no-bake brownie base with a creamy coconut cashew ‘nougat,’ peanut caramel, and a refined sugar-free chocolate topping. Overall, these homemade candy bars are dairy-free, gluten-free, and no-bake, yet packed with flavor and make for the perfect healthier vegan peanut and caramel candy bar to satisfy your cravings!
Servings 16
Ingredients
No-Bake Brownie Base
- 1 recipe no-bake brownies
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 (gluten-free if needed) 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
Preparation
- You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.Soak cashews in warm water for at least one hour, then discard the water (you could also boil them in water for 15-20 minutes or until they are soft).
Brownie Base
- 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 thinner.
Cream Layer
- For the cream layer, process all ingredients in your high-speed blender or food processor until smooth and creamy. Pour the cream layer over the brownie base and transfer the pan into your freezer until the layer is firm (approx. one hour)
Caramel Layer
- Add all ingredients for the caramel layer (except the peanuts) to a saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir with a whisk and let simmer on low heat for about 10-15 minutes until the caramel sauce gets thicker. Pour it over 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.
Chocolate Layer
- For the chocolate layer, melt the cocoa butter and the coconut oil in a double boiler. Add all ingredients to a saucepan and stir until combined. Pour the chocolate over the caramel layer and transfer 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 the bars thawed!
Notes
For the healthier date caramel, use these ingredients:
- 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 Facts
Vegan Snickers Bars
Amount per Serving
Calories
295
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
50
%
Carbohydrates
30
g
10
%
Fiber
5
g
20
%
Sugar
20
g
22
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.