Snickers Ice Cream Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk (for ice cream layer)
• 0.33 cup natural peanut butter (for ice cream layer)
• 0.25 cup raw honey or pure maple syrup (for ice cream layer)
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 0.25 tsp salt (use 1/8 tsp if using salted peanut butter)
• 0.5 cup natural peanut butter (for caramel layer)
• 2 tbsp raw honey or pure maple syrup (for caramel layer)
• 0.125 tsp salt (for caramel layer)
• 3 tbsp full-fat canned coconut milk (for caramel layer)
• peanuts (handful, for topping)
• 9 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate (dairy-free and refined sugar-free recommended)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother coating)

Steps

1. 1

   Add all ice cream layer ingredients (1 cup coconut milk, 1/3 cup peanut butter, 1/4 cup honey/syrup, 1 tsp vanilla, and 1/4 tsp salt) to a high-speed blender.

2. 2

   Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.

3. 3

   Line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper and pour the ice cream mixture into it.

4. 4

   Place the loaf pan in the freezer for several hours until the layer is firm.

5. 5

   In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter caramel ingredients (1/2 cup peanut butter, 2 tbsp honey/syrup, 1/8 tsp salt, and 3 tbsp coconut milk) until smooth.

6. 6

   Spread the caramel mixture evenly over the frozen ice cream layer.

7. 7

   Sprinkle a handful of peanuts on top of the caramel and gently press them in.

8. 8

   Return the pan to the freezer for a few more hours until the entire slab is fully frozen.

9. 9

   Once fully frozen, melt the 9 oz of chocolate. If using, stir in 1 tbsp of coconut oil to create a smoother, thinner coating.

10. 10

    Remove the loaf pan from the freezer and lift the parchment paper to transfer the ice cream slab to a cutting board.

11. 11

    Slice the slab into bars.

12. 12

    Dip or coat each bar in the melted chocolate, then place them on a tray lined with parchment paper.

13. 13

    Freeze the coated bars again until the chocolate has fully hardened.

14. 14

    Before serving, let the bars sit at room temperature for a few minutes to achieve the creamiest texture.

Notes

Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the freezer. Letting the bars sit at room temperature for a few minutes before eating is key for the best texture.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• snack
• gluten-free
• dairy-free
• refined sugar-free
• vegan
• frozen treat
• no-bake