Name: RECIPE: Coconut Caramel Carob Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 cup almond meal; 1 cup oats; 1 cup desiccated coconut; 4 tbsps coconut oil; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tsp vanilla paste; pinch of sea salt; 1 cup coconut oil; 1 cup maple syrup; 2/3 cup peanut butter ((or almond butter)); 1 tsp vanilla bean paste; pinch of sea salt; 3/4 cup melted cacao butter; 1/4 cup coconut oil; 2 tbsps The Australian Carob Co. Roasted or Raw Carob Powder; 3 tbsps cacao powder; 3-5 tbsps maple syrup ((or to your liking)); pinch of sea salt

Next to carob balls, CAROB BARS seem to be a crowd favorite among carob enthusiasts. It is easy to see why! This recipe, for example. Desiccated coconut, caramel, a quick “cook” time, and easy to share pieces are only a few of raw carob bar’s advantages. After a strenuous day, it is normal to hear people crave for superfood-packed snack bars to refuel. The layers are easy to stack. No oven required.

Coconut Caramel Carob Bars are excellent sources of energy and nutrition, especially after a physical training activity, in between meals or to just help you get through the day. When it comes to carob goodness. Roasted or raw carob powder? We’ll leave it up to you! One thing’s for sure though! Using carob powder in tandem with cocoa powder to cut richness and add earthy flavor brings new depth to carob-chocolate fusion desserts such as carob bars.

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RECIPE: Coconut Caramel Carob Bars

Coconut Caramel Carob Bars are excellent sources of energy and nutrition, especially after a physical training activity, in between meals or to just help you get through the day.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time45 mins

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Carob Bars

Author: Busy Bee's Kitchen

Ingredients

BASE

1 cup almond meal
1 cup oats
1 cup desiccated coconut
4 tbsps coconut oil
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla paste
pinch of sea salt

CARAMEL LAYER

1 cup coconut oil
1 cup maple syrup
2/3 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
pinch of sea salt

CHOCOLATE LAYER

3/4 cup melted cacao butter
1/4 cup coconut oil
2 tbsps The Australian Carob Co. Roasted or Raw Carob Powder
3 tbsps cacao powder
3-5 tbsps maple syrup (or to your liking)
pinch of sea salt

Instructions

Blitz the base in a food processor for approximately two (2) minutes. Press down into the base of a lined square baking tray.
Blitz the caramel layer and pour over the base. Place in the freezer for 30-45 minutes until set.
Blitz the chocolate layer and pour over the caramel. Place back into freezer for at least one (1) hour.
Slice and store in freezer or refrigerator.

Notes

Substitutions: For nut-free use sunflower meal in base and tahini in caramel. For gluten-free, use quinoa in place of oats. For fructose-free replace maple with rice malt syrup.

PRO Tip! You may want to prepare these carob treats in advance and keep them in the fridge! This way, you have something ready to munch on whenever a sweet craving kicks in! If you’re seeing what we’re seeing, these carob bars make excellent “eye candy” shots for your Instagram feed! Don’t forget to tag #AustralianCarobs!