Curb Your Sweet Tooth

Salted Dark Chocolate Almond Caramels

Remove the pits from the Medjool dates.

Soak dates in hot water for 15 minutes. Once soaked, drain the water and squeeze out any excess moisture from the dates using a paper towel.

Place the dates into a food processor. Process until the dates are smooth and clumping together.

Add almond butter and vanilla extract and process until smooth and creamy.

Once combined, scoop out the caramel mixture and place it on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

Place the baking sheet into the freezer and allow it to chill.

Melt the chocolate in the microwave following instructions on the package. Gently stir.

Remove the caramels from the freezer and dip each one into the chocolate, making sure to coat the entire caramel. Allow to dry on a rack set onto the parchment lined baking tray.

Sprinkle with sea salt.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Granola Clusters

Preheat oven to 350° F.

In a large bowl, combine the oats and nuts.

In a small saucepan over low to medium-low heat, stir together the peanut butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil. Heat only until melted.

Pour the oat mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet.

Pour melted peanut butter mixture over oats.

Using a rubber spatula, stir the mixture until everything is well coated and incorporated.

Flatten and press the granola down into a tight rectangle. The key here is to press everything together as much as you can, almost like a giant granola bar.

Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Rotate the tray and bake for 12 to 15 minutes more.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes.

Sprinkle with the chocolate chunks and allow granola to cool.

Once cooled, break into clusters. 

Chocolate Coconut Pecan Granola Clusters

Preheat the oven to 350° F.

In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, shredded coconut, pecan pieces, cocoa powder, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.

In a small bowl, whisk together the liquid coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.

Pour the oat mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet.

Pour the liquid ingredients over the oat mixture, and stir together until everything is coated and well incorporated.

With a rubber spatula, flatten and press the granola down into a tight rectangle. The key here is to press everything together as much as you can, almost like a giant granola bar.

Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Rotate the pan, and bake for approximately 15 more minutes.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Once cooled, break into clusters.