Chocolate Almond Caramel Squares

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Crust (bottom layer) Ingredients:

  • 2 cups almond flour

  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour

  • 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted

  • 1/3 cup maple syrup

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

  • A pinch of salt

    Caramel (middle layer) Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup creamy almond butter

  • 1/3 cup coconut oil, liquid

  • 1/3 cup maple syrup

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

  • 1/4 teaspsoon salt

    Melted chocolate (top layer) Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons of coconut oil

  • 1/2 cup of semi sweet chocolate chips

    * You will need an 8x8 pan and parchment paper

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl combine almond flour, coconut flour, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla. Mix until well combined.

  2. Place parchment paper in the 8x8 pan. Press the almond flour mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and put in the freezer for 30 min.

  3. In a medium bowl combine almond butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Mix until completely smooth.

  4. Pour over cooled crust and place in the fridge to harden. Refrigerate for 45 min to an hour.

  5. Once the caramel mixture is hardened, prepare the chocolate mixture. In a bowl, combine coconut oil and chocolate chips. Heat in the microwave until chocolate chips are melted. Mix until smooth and pour over the caramel layer. Refrigerate until hardened, about an hour.

  6. Once the chocolate is set, cut into squares and enjoy! Best served cold.

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Naureen Hunani