These bars are a gooey, decadent, and satisfying treat with layers of brownie cookie dough, date caramel, and a hard chocolate shell. They are perfect for meal prepping and having on hand throughout the week.
For the brownie cookie dough layer: Mix 1 cup oat flour, 4 scoops plant based protein (or 1/4 cup ground flax seed), 1/3 cup creamy almond butter, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, a pinch of salt, 2 heaping tablespoons cacao powder, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract together until a cookie dough texture forms.
For the date caramel layer: Add 10-15 pitted medjool dates, 3/4 cup of water, and a dash of vanilla extract to a food processor or blender and blend until a smooth caramel forms. Pour this caramel layer on top of the cookie dough layer. Place into the freezer for 30 minutes to 1 hour to set.
For the chocolate layer: Melt dark chocolate or vegan chocolate chips on the stove with a little bit of coconut oil until smooth. Pour this melted chocolate on top of the caramel layer and place back in the freezer until it hardens completely.
