Description
This Keto Copycat Snickers Bar recipe delivers the classic chocolate, caramel, and peanut flavors while keeping carbs low. Enjoy a sugar-free version that fits your ketogenic lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw cashews
- Boiling water (for soaking cashews)
- 1 cup blanched finely ground almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted, plus more for brushing
- 1/4 cup finely shredded dried coconut
- 2 Tbsp. Swerve granular (or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener)
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp. brown Swerve (or keto-friendly brown sugar substitute)
- 1 cup unsweetened natural creamy peanut butter
- 3 Tbsp. coconut oil
- 2 Tbsp. sugar-free maple syrup
- 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups salted roasted peanuts
- 3 cups sugar-free semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp. coconut oil
Instructions
- Place the cashews in a heat-proof bowl and cover completely with boiling water. Let soak for 30 minutes until softened.
- Drain cashews thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a food processor, combine the soaked cashews, almond flour, melted coconut oil, shredded coconut, Swerve, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Process until the mixture forms a smooth, thick paste, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on all sides for easy removal.
- Press the nougat mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon brushed with coconut oil to smooth the top.
- Place in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up while you prepare the caramel.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine heavy cream and brown Swerve. Stir constantly until Swerve is dissolved, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add peanut butter, coconut oil, sugar-free maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to the saucepan.
- Continue to stir over low heat until everything is fully melted and well combined, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the roasted peanuts, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the caramel.
- Remove the nougat base from the freezer.
- Pour the caramel-peanut mixture over the chilled nougat layer and spread evenly.
- Return to the freezer for at least 1 hour until the caramel layer is completely set.
- Once the caramel layer is firm, prepare the chocolate coating.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar-free chocolate chips and coconut oil.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth.
- Let the chocolate cool slightly, about 5 minutes, so it’s not too hot when you pour it.
- Remove the bar from the freezer and lift it out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang.
- Place on a cutting board and cut into 16 equal-sized bars.
- Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each bar into the melted chocolate, ensuring all sides are coated.
- Place the chocolate-coated bars on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Return to the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set completely.
Notes
- For smoother nougat, make sure to soak the cashews for the full 30 minutes and process until completely smooth. This ensures a creamy, authentic nougat texture.
- Adding coconut oil to your chocolate helps create a thinner, smoother coating that sets beautifully and prevents the chocolate from becoming too brittle when cold.
- After assembling the layers but before adding chocolate, freeze the entire slab for 30 minutes, then use a warm, sharp knife (run under hot water and wiped dry) to get clean slices.
- If you have a peanut allergy, substitute with almonds or macadamia nuts and use almond butter in place of peanut butter for an equally delicious keto-friendly chocolate caramel snack.
- Keto sweeteners can vary in intensity. Feel free to adjust the sweetness in each layer according to your preference.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 5
Keywords: keto snickers, low carb candy, homemade snickers bar, sugar-free dessert