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Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars

Delicious bars combining gooey caramel, rich chocolate, and a delightful crunchy base, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil (melted) Can substitute with unsalted butter or neutral oil.
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Topping Ingredients
  • 1 cup vegan caramel candies Melted for spreading.
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Can swap for dark or white chocolate.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until combined.
  3. Press the oat mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven.
Topping
  1. In a saucepan, melt the vegan caramel candies over low heat until smooth. Spread the melted caramel over the baked oat layer.
  2. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the caramel, pressing them gently into the caramel layer.
  3. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the chocolate is melted.
  4. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or refrigerate for longer storage. Reheat in the microwave for freshness.