Paleo Holiday Bars

Gluten-Free • Grain-Free • Dairy-Free • Refined Sugar–Free

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: About 20 bars

A buttery cracker-style base topped with a sweet toffee caramel layer and rich dark chocolate. These Paleo Holiday Bars are indulgent yet nourishing—perfect for festive gatherings or make-ahead treats.

Ingredients

Cracker Base

• 1½ cups almond flour

• ¼ teaspoon coarse sea salt

• 1 egg

Caramel Toffee Layer

• ⅓ cup creamy salted cashew butter

• ⅓ cup honey

• ¼ cup coconut oil

Chocolate Layer

• 1 (2.1 oz) bar Paleo dark chocolate, chopped

  or

• 60 grams Paleo chocolate chips

Optional Toppings

• Unsweetened coconut flakes, to taste

• Coarse sea salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the cracker base:
   In a mixing bowl, combine all cracker base ingredients. Stir, then knead with clean hands until a thick dough forms.

3. Roll and bake:
   Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll to about ⅛-inch thickness. Transfer (using the bottom parchment sheet) to a baking sheet.
   Bake for 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden.

4. Make the caramel toffee:
   While the base bakes, combine cashew butter, honey, and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for about 1 minute, until melted.
   Transfer to a food processor and blend for 30 seconds, until smooth and creamy.

5. Add the caramel layer:
   Pour the caramel evenly over the baked cracker base. Return to the oven and bake for 5 minutes.

6. Add the chocolate:
   Immediately sprinkle the chocolate over the hot caramel layer. Once softened, spread evenly using the back of a spoon.

7. Garnish (optional):
   Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and unsweetened coconut flakes.

8. Chill and slice:
   Freeze overnight. Slice while semi-frozen for clean edges. Store in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve.