No-Bake Date Caramel Cookie Dough Bars

Line a quarter baking sheet with parchment paper.

For the Cookie Dough:

In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, maple syrup, melted & cooled coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add in the almond flour and a pinch of salt and mix to incorporate. Fold in mini chocolate chips. Transfer the cookie dough to the prepared baking sheet and pack it down using a spatula and your hands into a rectangle-ish shape, about 1/4-1/2 inch thick.

For the Date Caramel:

Pit the dates and soak them in hot water for a few minutes to soften. Drain the dates, then transfer them to a blender and add maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Add non-dairy milk as needed to thin the mixture. Spread the date caramel evenly onto the cookie dough layer.

For the Chocolate Topping:

Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in your microwave in 15-second increments, stirring between intervals until completely glossy. Pour the melted chocolate on top of the date caramel and smooth gently until even, leaving about 1/4 inch around the edges. Add flaky salt on top.

Transfer the entire pan to the freezer to set for 1 hour. Once set, cut into bars and enjoy!