Keto Copycat Snickers Bar

By Laura RegePublished: Dec 22, 2021

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Yields:

Total Time:

2 hrs

Cal/Serv:

233

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We’re going to tell it to you straight. Homemade candy takes time and patience, especially when you’re making chewy caramel and nougat. But it’s worth it 1,000 times over when you take a bite and realize that it’s even better than your favorite store-bought packaged treat—even if it does happen to be gluten-free and keto-friendly.

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Ingredients

For the nougat

1 cup
raw cashews
Boiling water
1 cup
blanched finely ground almond flour
1/2 cup
coconut oil, melted, plus more for brushing
1/4 cup
finely shredded dried coconut
2 Tbsp.
Swerve granular
1 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
Kosher salt

For the caramel

1/4 cup
heavy cream
2 Tbsp.
brown Swerve
1 cup
unsweetened natural creamy peanut butter
3 Tbsp.
coconut oil
2 Tbsp.
sugar-free maple syrup
2 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups
salted roasted peanuts

For the chocolate coating

3 cups
sugar-free semisweet chocolate chips
2 Tbsp.
coconut oil

Directions

1. Step 1Make nougat: In a large heatproof bowl, place cashews and pour enough boiling water over them to cover by at least 1 inch. Let sit 10 minutes. Drain well.
2. Step 2Transfer drained cashews to a blender. Add almond flour, coconut oil, dried coconut, sweetener, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Process until smooth.
3. Step 3Brush a 9x9-inch baking pan with coconut oil. Line with parchment, leaving an overhang of at least 2 inches on two sides. Brush parchment with coconut oil. Scrape cashew mixture into prepared pan and spread into an even layer with a spatula. Transfer to freezer while making caramel layer.
4. Step 4Make caramel: In a large bowl, whisk heavy cream and sweetener until sweetener is dissolved and cream forms firm peaks. Add peanut butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and a pinch of salt and stir until well combined.
5. Step 5Scrape caramel mixture on top of nougat layer and spread evenly. Sprinkle evenly with peanuts and press lightly to partially submerge peanuts. Return to freezer and freeze until cold and firm, at least 1 hour.
6. Step 6Carefully lift frozen nougat and caramel layers from baking pan to a cutting board. Cut square into 4 long rectangles, then cut each rectangle crosswise into 10 bars.
7. Step 7Make chocolate coating: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave, stirring every 20 seconds, until smooth.
8. Step 8Dip each bar in melted chocolate, then place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in refrigerator to set, 10 minutes.

Nutrition (per serving): 233 calories, 5 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 19 g fat, 9 g saturated fat, 45 mg sodium, 1 g sugar alcohol

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