My daughter likes eating snickers so i said to her i will make more yummy and healthy candy bar..
if you have sweet tooth and concern about the sugar, try this recipe...
just eat with moderation , it's still sweets..but this bar is much good to compare buying in the store..
INGREDIENTS
Pref time 20 to 30 minutes..
Cook time ... 1 hour or so
Results.. 18 pieces small bar (2 inches)
3/4 cup Oatmeal Flour
2 cups
2 tbsp Almond Butter
1/2 cup Roasted Almond ( salted or not is fine)
1/4 tsp pink Salt
1 tsp Coconut sugar
1/2 tsp Brandy or Rum Essence ( vanilla essence is fine to )
2 cups melted semi dark Chocolate - for coating
i use Silicon moulder to shape our candy bar..
You can use Roasted Peanut and Peanut butter if you like..
PROCEDURE
1..Make oats powder using blender..
roast in frying pan..in a few minutes
2.remove seeds from the dates and soak in 1 cup hot water for 10 minutes . cover and set aside
3..remove the dates and drain..
4.in a glass bowl add the dates , remove skin if you like , add a bit salt , coconut sugar , vanilla essence or rum or maybe brandy..
5..save 1/4 cup of caramelised dates
6.then from the remaining dates add oats powder and mix it by using food processor or just hand work using wooden spoon..form a sticky crust dough
7..get your prepared tray or moulder.. fill with 1 tsp of the sticky dough..press evenly ..
8..when all are filled with dates , add chopped almonds on top of the sticky dough .
9..then cover with almond butter or caramelised dates..
then place in freezer for 1 hour or so..
10..melt chocolate using broiler or microwave until smooth
11..after an hour in freezer ,,remove candy bar and un mould
12.. using a fork get a candy bar and dip into melted chocolate until well coated ..
13 ..when everything is done .place in the fridge to harden the candy bar..
then ready to serve... sweet but guiltry free to enjoy with warm tea...
you can wrap it and give to family and friends
perfect for any occasion ..
enjoy..