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Balsamic Caramel Swirl Bars [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
These Balsamic Caramel Swirl Bars were love at first bite, so I really wanted to share them with you. The bars are thin, a little chewy, and just really good, but it’s the balsamic caramel swirl that steals the show. I adore fruit with balsamic and really balsamic with anything,... Read More
Ingredients You Need for Balsamic Caramel Swirl Bars [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
How to Prepare Balsamic Caramel Swirl Bars [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine the oat flour, stevia, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix.
- Add in the applesauce, vanilla extract, and almond milk. Stir to combine.
- Pour into an 8x8 baking tray lined with parchment paper and spread evenly. Set aside.
- To make the caramel, add the dates, water, and balsamic to a food processor and process until smooth.
- Dollop spoonfuls of the caramel on top of the batter in the baking tray and swirl with a butter knife.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool on a cooling rack before slicing into 9 bars.
- Enjoy!
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So, I just made these. They\’re okay. From the picture, you\’d think these were a decadent treat, but really they\’re more like a side dish. The texture of the bars is cakey, not brownie-ish. The flavor of the bars is very bland. The "caramel" addition, well, if you like vinegar then you might like it. I couldn\’t stand it and threw it out and remade the "caramel" without the vinegar. The term "caramel" is not very accurate as it turns out more like applesauce. Overall, they\’re not terrible, but since I was making these as a treat to take to an open-house, I was very disappointed.