Chocolate-Caramel Dessert Squares (Raw & Vegan)

Makes 13 cups

Ingredients:

Base layer

• 2 Tbsp. coconut oil

• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

• 1/4 tsp. Redmond Real Salt

• 1 cup walnuts

• 2 cups dates

Caramel layer

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 1/4 cup almond butter or SunButter Sunflower Butter

• 1/3 cup coconut oil

• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

• 1/4 tsp. salt

• 1/4 cup dates, seeded

• 1/4 cup raw unsalted macadamia nuts

• 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds

Chocolate layer

• 2/3 cup pHresh Superfoods Organic Cacao Powder

• 1/2 cup maple syrup

• 1/4 cup extra virgin coconut oil

Ingredients:

1. Grease 8”x8” square pan with coconut oil.
2. To make base layer: In food processor, add all ingredients and blend until wet, chunky mixture forms. Press firmly into the bottom of greased pan.
3. To make caramel layer: In food processor, blend dates, macadamia nuts and sesame seeds until well combined and smooth. In small pan, combine blended mixture with remaining ingredients and cook over medium-low heat. Whisk together until completely melted. Pour over bottom layer in pan and refrigerate to set.
4. To make chocolate layer: In medium bowl, combine all ingredients and whip until smooth (use blender, if preferred). Pour over caramel layer and freeze for 20 minutes to set.