Healthier Caramel Pods

Servings: 15 mini dependant on size

GF RSF VEGAN

As someone who has never had pods but has always wanted to this is my healthier take on the mars bar pods! For those of you who don't know what pods are these are small caramel filled biscuit "pods" topped with chocolate.

BASE INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup of unsalted cashews

• 1/2 cup of GF oats

• 1 T cacao powder

• 2 T maple syrup

• 1/2 cup dates soaked in hot water first to soften

• 1 T of water

• 1 T vegan butter

• pinch of salt

CARAMEL

• 1 tin of unsweetened coconut condensed milk

• 1 tsp almond butter

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter

• 2 T coconut sugar

• 2 T date maple syrup

TOPPINGS

• 50 g dark chocolate

• 1/2 tsp coconut oil

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INSTRUCTIONS:

• Pulse the base ingredients together and press into cheesecake molds OR muffin tins in a bowl-like shape. Freeze for 1-2 hours.

• Make sure you press the base up around the edges to form a dish to create the "pod" effect.

• Whilst the base is freezing, make the caramel.

• Add the caramel ingredients to a saucepan over low-medium heat and gently stir.

• Bring to a soft boil and cook until it thickens slightly.

• Leave to cool for 20 minutes.

• Spoon some of the caramel mixtures into your "pods" then freeze for at least 4 hours.

• Melt your dark chocolate and coconut oil over medium heat before adding on top.

• Store in the freezer and they will be pretty much ready to eat

• -Enjoy and tag my Instagram @the_porridge_princess if you make this!