Description
These Vegan Caramel Slices are rich, chewy, and layered with a naturally sweet date caramel and smooth chocolate topping. Perfect as a no-bake dessert or freezer-friendly treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 4 tablespoons milk of choice
- 4 medjool dates (seeds removed)
- 1 cup medjool dates (seeds removed)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons water or milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup chocolate chips (use dairy free if vegan)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a food processor or high-powered blender, combine the oat flour, shredded coconut, milk, and 4 medjool dates until a cookie dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a parchment-lined rectangular loaf pan and set aside.
- In the food processor or blender, combine 1 cup medjool dates, peanut butter, water or milk, salt, and vanilla. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the caramel layer evenly over the base layer.
- Freeze for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the freezer. Using a double boiler over medium heat, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together, stirring frequently until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the caramel layer and spread evenly. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
- Slice into squares and store in the freezer until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips to keep the recipe fully vegan.
- Allow slices to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for the best texture.
- Almond butter or cashew butter can be substituted for peanut butter.
- Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Top with flaky sea salt for extra flavor contrast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
