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    Vegan Snickers

    Published: Apr 2, 2020 Updated: May 30, 2022 by Alison Andrews This post may contain affiliate links

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    Vegan Snickers

    These vegan snickers bars are rich and decadent and taste just like the ‘real thing’! They’re also super easy and fun to make.

    Vegan snickers bars in a stack.

    These vegan snickers bars have some serious wow factor!

    In fact I can’t even believe how much they taste like the ‘real thing’. Especially since vegan nougat is something that I didn’t think was quite possible.

    Well at least it didn’t seem very possible, considering I looked at roughly one million recipe sites online for inspiration (conservative estimate) and all I could find were variations of ‘nougat’ made from nut butter or nuts and dates,, or coconut flour and dates, or almond flour and dates, or any combination of things that don’t taste anything like nougat.

    I tried a version using coconut flour and dates and hmmm…. it tasted kinda like eating a spoonful of (rather sweet) flour. So that all got tossed super quick.

    And then I found a recipe from Oatmeal With A Fork that used rolled oats, coconut oil and maple syrup. And while I didn’t think that this would taste like nougat exactly, at least it sounded like it would taste good. 

    And don’t ask me how, but rolled oats, coconut oil and maple syrup does indeed taste like nougat! Especially when it’s mixed with vegan caramel and peanuts. So it’s basically magic. I reckon.

    Homemade snickers in a stack.

    How To Make Vegan Snickers

    This is just a summary of the process, the full instructions and measurements can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. 

    • For the nougat layer, add rolled oats to a food processor and process it into a flour. Then add in coconut oil, maple syrup and salt and process it again. Smooth this down into a parchment lined loaf pan and place into the freezer to set. 
    • Melt coconut butter and pour that into a mixing bowl, add maple syrup and vanilla and stir it into a caramel. Pour this out over your nougat base and smooth it down. 
    • Add roasted salted peanuts and press them down into the caramel.
    • Freeze to set.
    Nougat, caramel and peanuts for vegan snickers.
    • When it’s set, remove it from the dish and cut into 6 bars.
    Vegan snickers bars on parchment paper before dipping them in chocolate.
    • Melt vegan chocolate and dip your snickers bars into the chocolate and place them on a parchment lined baking tray. Let them set and then use any remaining chocolate to drizzle over the top and create a pretty pattern. Done!
    Vegan snickers bars on a parchment lined baking sheet.

    Ingredient Notes

    Coconut Butter: This is a crucial ingredient for the caramel layer and can’t be substituted. Coconut oil will definitely not work. It has to say coconut butter on the jar. You can even make your own homemade coconut butter if this is a difficult ingredient for you to get hold of. 

    Vegan Chocolate or Chocolate Chips: I prefer melting down any delicious high quality vegan chocolate for this, but vegan chocolate chips are also fine to use. 

    A stack of homemade snickers bars.

    Storing and Freezing

    Keep them stored in the fridge where they will stay good for a week (or even two). They must be stored in the fridge as the chocolate and the caramel center will tend to get too soft at room temperature. 

    They are also freezer friendly for up to 3 months. 

    Vegan snickers in a stack.

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    Vegan snickers stacked up.

    Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below!

    Vegan snickers bars cut in half.

    Vegan Snickers

    These vegan snickers bars are rich and decadent and taste just like the ‘real thing’! They’re also super easy and fun to make.
    4.50 from 8 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 6 Bars
    Calories: 372kcal
    Author: Alison Andrews

    Ingredients

    For the Nougat:

    • ⅔ cup Rolled Oats (64g) Processed into flour
    • ¼ cup Coconut Oil (60ml)
    • 3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
    • ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt

    For the Caramel:

    • ½ cup Coconut Butter (120ml) Melted*
    • ½ cup Maple Syrup (120ml)
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

    For the Peanuts:

    • ⅔ cup Roasted Salted Peanuts (100g)

    For the Chocolate:

    • 2 cups Chopped Vegan Chocolate or Chocolate Chips (350g)
    • 1 teaspoon Coconut Oil
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    Instructions

    • Place the rolled oats into a food processor and process until mostly powdery. Add the coconut oil and maple syrup and sea salt and process together into a paste.
    • Pour out into a parchment lined loaf pan and smooth down. Place into the freezer to set.
    • Melt the coconut butter by placing the whole jar into a bowl of hot water and then stir it very well until well mixed. Measure out ½ cup and pour it into a mixing bowl. Add in the maple syrup and vanilla and stir to combine.
    • Pour the caramel out on top of the set nougat layer and smooth down. Then add the peanuts and gently press down with a spoon to press them into the caramel. Place into the freezer to set.
    • When set, lift it all out with the parchment paper and cut into 6 even bars.
    • Melt the chocolate by placing it into a microwave safe bowl along with the coconut oil and microwaving it in 30 second intervals, bringing it out to stir every 30 seconds until completely melted.
    • Dunk each bar into the chocolate, flipping it over to coat both sides and then placing it onto a parchment lined baking tray. Repeat for all the bars. Place into the fridge to set. Once set, drizzle any remaining chocolate over the top of the bars to create a nice pattern and then return to the fridge again to set.
    • Keep the bars stored in the fridge.

    Notes

    1. Coconut butter. It must say coconut butter on the jar. It will not work to use coconut oil for the caramel, it has to be coconut butter. It’s also crucial that you melt the whole jar of coconut butter (by placing the whole sealed jar into a bowl of hot water) and then stir it up very well so that it’s evenly mixed before you use it. You can also make your own homemade coconut butter and use it in this recipe.
    2. Vegan chocolate. I prefer to use a high quality vegan chocolate to melt down for this. However, chocolate chips will also work fine.
    3. Gluten free. For a gluten-free version make sure your rolled oats are gluten-free.
    4. Prep time does not include time spent setting in the fridge/freezer.
    5. Nougat recipe adapted from Oatmeal With A Fork.
    6. This recipe was first published in October 2017. Now updated with clearer instructions and recipe tips.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Serve (½ bar) | Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.8g | Protein: 6.4g | Fat: 27.4g | Saturated Fat: 17.6g | Sodium: 92mg | Fiber: 6.5g | Sugar: 16.1g
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sophie says

      April 09, 2020 at 10:08 pm

      Can I use pre ground oat flour? My blender is useless! Thanks

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        April 11, 2020 at 11:36 am

        I’m sure you can!

        Reply
    2. Natashia Bennett says

      April 03, 2020 at 8:16 pm

      Hi. Thanks for all your lovely recipes.

      Unfortunately we don’t eat chocolate. Is there a way to make some of these yummy treats using carob, particularly carob powder.

      Thanks

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        April 04, 2020 at 12:16 pm

        Hi Natashia, you can definitely use carob if that’s what you prefer. All the best!

        Reply
    3. Abigail says

      April 03, 2020 at 7:50 am

      Would using your recipe for coconut butter work rather than buying a jar?

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        April 03, 2020 at 1:41 pm

        Yes! Most definitely. 🙂

        Reply
      • Wingy says

        April 11, 2020 at 9:24 am

        I tried to make coconut butter by following your steps but failed. It seems the desiccated coconut I bought was too dry without too much oil left. I had made nut butter many times so I had no idea why it happened. But still it I managed to make this layer. And I replaced roasted peanuts by cashews due to allergies.

        Reply
    4. Tori Taneda says

      September 09, 2019 at 6:36 am

      These look amazing! Can I use coconut flour instead of oat flour?

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        September 09, 2019 at 2:41 pm

        Hi Tori, I tried a version with coconut flour and didn’t like it, it also didn’t taste anything like nougat to me. Of course this could be a personal taste preference and you’re welcome to try it as you like, but I don’t think it works here. All the best! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Jillian says

      May 22, 2019 at 12:34 am

      I wouldn’t call them Snickers. They definitely have all the parts of a snickers bar but the coconut flavor is strong. For someone who generally enjoys coconut, such as myself, this bar is great. However my family were much harsher critics likened the bar more to an almond joy than a snickers. The caramel definitely doesn’t have the stringiness of true caramel and the nougat isn’t as firm and chewy, but it is a delicious treat all the same.4 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        May 22, 2019 at 12:44 pm

        Thanks for reviewing and your feedback Jillian! Glad it was delicious! 🙂

        Reply
      • Julie says

        May 13, 2020 at 11:23 pm

        The bars are tasty, but as someone who enjoys Snickers and doesn’t like coconut too much, I find the coconut taste too present. I think date paste would work better for the caramel part or maybe a mix of date and coconut butter.

        The nougat and caramel layers were so soft that it’s hard to differentiate them once you eat the chocolate bar.3 stars

        Reply
    6. Liz says

      May 15, 2019 at 6:19 pm

      How long will these keep in the refrigerator?

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        May 15, 2019 at 6:27 pm

        Hi Liz, at least a week! 🙂

        Reply
    7. joe says

      March 05, 2019 at 6:02 pm

      Hi Alison
      I did this tonight and it turned OK with the peanut butter. Dunking n chocolate is tomorrow’s job (and devouring !!!)

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        March 07, 2019 at 10:02 am

        So glad it worked out! Thanks for updating us. 🙂

        Reply
    8. joe says

      March 04, 2019 at 6:40 pm

      Can I use peanut butter instead of coconut butter?

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        March 05, 2019 at 10:54 am

        I’m not sure actually. It is very different to coconut butter, but it’s possible that it could work, I really don’t know though. If you try it let us know if it works out.

        Reply
    9. Lizzie Whitaker says

      February 24, 2019 at 6:27 pm

      When I chill the coconut butter and maple syrup mix, they seperate and only the butter freezes and goes solid. The maple syrup stays liquidy. Any idea why they are separating like this?

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        February 26, 2019 at 7:53 am

        Hi Lizzie, the coconut butter needs to be stirred well before use or it separates, so the best thing is to warm the jar and then give it a very good stir before using. If it’s well stirred coconut butter that you’re using, this should mix properly with the maple syrup instead of separating.

        Reply
    10. Rachelle says

      September 25, 2018 at 5:45 pm

      This is the best recipe! Tastes exactly like the ‘real thing’! I am super happy! Always missed Snickers so it’s amazing to be able to make my own.5 stars

      Reply
    11. Cesar Quintana says

      August 22, 2018 at 3:36 am

      I make home made using soy milk,coconut oil and blue agave syrup. I boil and reduce untill and it’ill it’s as thick as pudding when warm. It always turn out wonderfully. I’m going to adapt it into this recipe.

      Reply
    12. Hasna says

      October 27, 2017 at 10:26 pm

      These look delicious! Would love to make them but what can I replace the coconut butter with?

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        October 28, 2017 at 7:37 am

        You could try using a date caramel instead.

        Reply
    13. Heather McColl says

      October 06, 2017 at 10:40 am

      Hi where can I get coconut butter and vegan chocolate in Dubai to make these? They look so yummy!

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        October 06, 2017 at 6:03 pm

        Spinneys has coconut butter, and Lindt swiss classic dark is vegan. 🙂

        Reply
    14. Laurel says

      October 06, 2017 at 1:49 am

      I would never have thought to use coconut butter and maple syrup for the caramel layer. My mind would have gone straight to dates! LOVE how inventive these bars are. I can’t wait to make a batch and sink my teeth into them!

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        October 06, 2017 at 6:57 am

        Thanks Laurel! They are so good, you will love! 🙂

        Reply
    15. Anna says

      October 05, 2017 at 5:50 pm

      Crunchy, super delicious vegan chocolate bar! 5 stars

      Reply
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