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Awhile back I saw a picture on an IG page I follow for a sort of snickers type/peanut butter cup type candy bar and knew I needed to make it sometime. I forgot all about it until I came across it again a few weeks ago. Armed with all the ingredients I needed I set out yesterday to make them. I wasn't disappointed.

I love trying new recipes and newer, healthier versions of some of my favorites. This recipe made twelve muffin size cups. You could make them as thin or thick as you like. Mine turned out fairly thick because I like substantial filling. The majority are going to be dropped off to my oldest and her fellow baristas this morning. 

Ingredients:

1 c. coconut oil
1 c. raw cacao
Stevia, maple syrup or honey to taste
1 c. dates
vanilla
3 Tbs. water
3/4 c. peanut butter
2 Tbs. protein powder (opt)
more vanilla
1/2 c. chopped roasted peanuts

Instructions
Chocolate layers:

1 c. coconut oil
1 c. raw cacao
Stevia, maple syrup, or honey to desired sweetness.

OR

1 package dark chocolate chips
2 Tbs. coconut oil (or until chocolate reaches a good pouring consistency)

Combine ingredients in a saucepan over low heat and melt. 

*NOTE: I had this recipe halved and it didn't make enough. I ended up just melting some dark chocolate chips with coconut oil for the rest.

Caramel layer:

1 c. dates
1 tsp. vanilla