No-Bake Date Caramel Cookie Dough Slices

1. Line a quarter baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, 1/3 cup maple syrup, melted & cooled 1/4 cup coconut oil, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Add in the almond flour and a pinch of sea salt, then mix to incorporate.
4. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
5. 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 to 1/2 inch thick.
6. Pit the medjool dates and soak them in hot water for a few minutes to soften. Drain the dates.
7. Transfer the softened dates to a blender and add 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp peanut butter, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Add unsweetened non-dairy milk to thin the mixture to your desired consistency.
8. Spread the date caramel evenly onto the cookie dough layer.
9. Melt the 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 2 tsp coconut oil together in your microwave in 15-second increments, stirring between intervals until completely glossy.
10. Pour the melted chocolate on top of the date caramel and smooth gently until even, leaving about 1/4 inch around the edges.
11. Add flaky sea salt on top.
12. Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer to set for 1 hour.
13. Once set, cut into bars and enjoy!