No-bake Caramel Brownies

Ingredients

Base:

• 2 cups almond flour

• 1/2 cup cocoa powder

• 3 tablespoons maple syrup

• 3 tablespoons coconut oil

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• plant milk as needed if too dry

Date caramel:

• 10-12 medjool dates, soaked in hot water 10 minutes

• 1 tablespoon tahini

• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

• plant milk or water as needed for consistency

Chocolate layer:

• 3/4 to 1 cup chocolate chips

• 1 teaspoon coconut oil

• optional: cacao nibs and flaky kosher salt for topping

Directions

1. Remove pits from dates and soak in hot boiling water for at least 10 minutes

2. Mix together all base ingredients and firmly pack down into a square pan, place in freezer for 5-10 minutes

3. Blend all date caramel ingredients until a smooth caramel forms

4. Spread caramel over the base

5. Melt chocolate and coconut oil in microwave in 15-30 second increments or using a double boiler

6. Spread melted chocolate over caramel in an even layer then top with cacao nibs and flaky salt

7. Freeze for at least 2 hours before enjoying and store in freezer!