No-Bake Caramel Brownie Bars Recipe
These No Bake Caramel Brownie Bars are a delicious, fudgy treat featuring a wholesome brownie base made from oats and nut butter, topped with a smooth date caramel layer and a rich dark chocolate coating. Perfect for those seeking a quick, no-bake dessert with natural sweeteners and wholesome ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 9-12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Brownie Base
- 3/4 cup nut butter (preferably runnier like almond or peanut butter)
- 5 tbsp agave syrup or maple syrup (or liquid sweetener of choice)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 pinch salt
Date Caramel
- 10 medjool dates, pitted and soaked in boiled water for 10 minutes to soften
- 2 tbsp nut butter of choice or tahini
- 1 pinch salt
Topping
- 100 g dark chocolate
- 1 pinch flaky salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Loaf Tin: Line a loaf tin with baking paper, letting the paper hang over the sides to easily lift out the bars later.
- Make the Brownie Base: In a mixing bowl, combine the nut butter, syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract, stirring until well combined to create a smooth mixture.
- Process the Oats: Place rolled oats into a blender and pulse until they resemble a coarse flour. Add this oat flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt to the bowl and stir thoroughly, creating a thick and fudgy brownie base.
- Press Base into Tin: Firmly press the brownie mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared loaf tin to form the base layer.
- Prepare Date Caramel: Add soaked dates, nut butter or tahini, and a pinch of salt to a blender and blend until a smooth, sticky caramel consistency forms.
- Spread Caramel Layer: Evenly spread the date caramel over the brownie base in the tin.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler (Bain Marie) or microwave in short 30-second bursts, stirring between each until fully smooth.
- Top with Chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate over the caramel layer and sprinkle flaky salt on top if desired. Place the tin in the refrigerator or freezer for about 20 minutes until the chocolate sets firmly.
- Slice and Serve: Lift the slab from the tin using the baking paper edges, slice into bars or squares with a hot knife for clean cuts, and store in an airtight container in the fridge. Enjoy chilled for best texture.
Notes
- Ensure the nut butter used in the base is runny for easier mixing and better texture.
- Soaking medjool dates softens them for smoother caramel blending.
- Use a hot knife to slice the bars cleanly without cracking the chocolate layer.
- Store bars refrigerated to maintain firmness and freshness.
- You can substitute sweeteners according to preference, like honey or a low glycemic liquid sweetener.
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