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Oatmeal Caramel Bars

If you only make one treat during the holiday season, LET THESE BE IT! Gooey caramel, chocolate and pecans all tucked into a buttery, crumbly oat dessert bar. These oatmeal caramel bars come together easily and make a bold statement and are the perfect treat to hand out this holiday season! Fair warning though: these are addictive and habit forming!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 14

Ingredients
  

  • 170 grams almond flour
  • 90 grams tapioca flour
  • 180 grams gluten free quick oats
  • 200 grams brown sugar
  • 200 grams dairy free butter
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 90 grams chopped pecans
  • 4 oz dairy free chocolate or chocolate chips
  • 200 grams dairy free caramel sauce

Instructions
 

  • Prepare your caramel sauce and set it aside. If needed, chop up your chocolate into small chunks and coarsely chop up your pecans.
  • Now for the crumbly crust and topping: Preheat your oven to 350. Mix together the dry ingredients and oats (not including the pecans).
  • Add in the butter and using a fork or pastry blender, work it into the dry ingredients until it has created a crumbly mixture.
  • Add in the egg and work it in until you have crumbly chunks that are starting to hold together.
  • Press ½ of the mixture into the bottom of a greased 8X11 pan. You want to gently press the mixture into the bottom to create a crust. Bake for 10-12 min.
  • While the crust is still warm, sprinkle the chopped chocolate or chocolate chips evenly over the crust.
  • Then, sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the chocolate.
  • Next, drizzle the caramel sauce over the pecans as evenly as possible. This will all melt together beautifully so it does not have to be perfect!
  • Loosely crumble on the remaining crust mixture evenly over the bars as topping, and place in the oven to bake for 20-22 minutes until lightly golden brown.
  • Allow to cool, then cut into bars and try not to eat the whole pan in one setting. You’ll want one left over in the morning to go along with your coffee!
  • Store these in the refrigerator and warm slightly before enjoying.
Keyword Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan