Salted Tahini Caramel Bars

Ingredients:

Crust: 

165 grams (1 1/2 cups) Almond flour, packed, super fine, Bob’s Red Mill

3 tablespoons Coconut oil, melted

2 tablespoons Maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract 

1/4 teaspoon Salt 

Tahini Caramel Sauce: 

118 ml. (1/2 cup) Tahini 

71 ml. (1/3 cup) Maple syrup 

76 grams (1/3 cup) Coconut oil

1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon Salt 

Chocolate Layer:

168 grams (3/4 cup) Dark chocolate chips

1 tablespoon Coconut oil 

Garnish Coarse salt

Method:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
  • Line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper. 
  • In a bowl combine crust ingredients until it forms a thick crumb texture.
  • Add the dough to the pan, evenly spread it out. 
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Then cool crust for at least 10 minutes in the fridge. 
  •  To prepare the salted tahini caramel, combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it reaches a simmer. Pour over the crust. Place in fridge for at least 30 minutes to cool and harden caramel. 
  • Make the chocolate layer, combine chocolate and coconut oil and microwave in 30 second increments or until melted or use a double boiler. 
  • Spread melted chocolate over caramel layer, sprinkle with coarse salt. 
  • Store bars in fridge for at least 1 hour to set.

Serves: 25 bars

Serving Size: 1 each

Calories: 150

Fat: 13 grams

Saturated Fat: 5 grams

Carbohydrates: 10 grams

Sugars: 7 grams

Protein: 2 grams

Fiber: 1 gram