Recipe and images courtesy of Romy London (@romylondonuk on Instagram)

Caramel and chocolate - who would say ‘no’ to this winning combination? These homemade date caramel squares have everything you could wish for: a nutty base, a smooth caramel and a creamy chocolate layer, making them a delicious snack throughout the week!

Prep time: 30 minutes + 1 hour resting time
Cook time: 0 minutes

Ingredients (makes 16 servings)

For the nutty layer:

• 100g whole hazelnuts
• 70g rolled oats
• 25g coconut shreds
• 20 soft dates, pitted
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

For the caramel layer:

• 15 soft dates, pitted
• 80g cashew nut butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• A pinch of sea salt
• 60ml dairy-free cream

For the chocolate layer:

• 160g vegan chocolate
• 60ml dairy-free cream
• Sea salt (optional)

Method:

1. Place hazelnuts, oats and shredded coconut into a food processor alongside pitted dates, salt, and maple syrup. Process until the mix is coarse but sticky.
2. Transfer the mix to a 8 x 8-inch lined dish and press the mix firmly into the bottom. Set aside into the fridge.
3. For the caramel layer, blend together pitted dates, cashew butter, vanilla extract, coconut oil, sea salt and dairy-free cream until smooth. Spread the caramel layer on top of the base layer and place the dish back into the fridge to set.
4. For the chocolate layer, first melt the chocolate in a double boiler, then pour in the dairy-free cream and whisk to combine until you get a thick chocolate mousse. Spread it onto the caramel layer evenly, then sprinkle with a little salt on top (optional) and set the dish into the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour before slicing.
5. Slice into 16 equal squares and you’re ready to serve! These caramel squares are perfect alongside a cup of hot cocoa and best stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.

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• Hazelnuts
• Oats
• Coconut Flakes
• Soft Dates
• Maple Syrup
• Sea Salt
• Coconut Cream
• Vanilla Extract
• Coconut OIl

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