Low Carb Caramel Peanut Bites

These bites have beautiful layering, a crunch from the peanuts and the depth of flavour from the chocolate. 

INGREDIENTS

Base / Crumble Top

• 2 cups almond meal
• 3 tbsp gluten free flour
• 1 cup Lakanto Brown Sweetener
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup chopped peanuts 

Caramel Filling

• 100ml Lakanto No Added Sugar Caramel Topping
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter

Chocolate Layer

• 1 cup Lakanto Chocolate Crumb (or other No Added Sugar Chocolate)
• 1 cup Lakanto No Added Sugar Chocolate Topping

METHOD

Base

1. In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; stir in butter. Set aside 1/4 cup mixture for topping. 
2. Press remaining mixture into a greased baking pan. Bake at 180 degrees  for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Caramel Filling

1. In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt the caramel topping with cream, stirring often.
2. Set aside until cool at room temperature.

Chocolate Layer

1. To make the chocolate layer melt the choc chips and combine with the chocolate topping, stirring until smooth.  

Finish

1. Slowly tip the chocolate over the cooked base and top with peanuts; top with caramel mixture.
2. Pour the caramel layer over the cooked base until even.
3. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
4. Sprinkle with reserved almond mixture and some extra choc chips.
5. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bite sized pieces.