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Cut carmelita squares on paper

Carmelitas

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Chewy, gooey, and loaded with caramel, oats, and chocolate chips, these vegan carmelitas are easy to make and impossible to resist! 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings 16 bars
Calories 311
Author Jessica Hylton

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces vegan caramels I used this one https://cocomels.com/products/original-cocomels-3-5-oz
  • ½ cup full-fat coconut milk from the can (280g)
  • ¾ cup melted vegan butter 1 1/2 stick, 170g
  • ¾ cup brown sugar 150g
  • 1 cup flour 125g
  • 1 ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats 135g
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips (170g)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  • Combine caramels and coconut milk in a medium saucepan, heat over medium-low heat. Stirring continuously until the caramels melt and the mixture gets smooth.
  • Combine melted butter, brown sugar, flour, oats, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Add half of the mixture to the lined pan and press with a spoon to make an even layer.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes, remove the bottom crust from the oven. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly on top of the hot crust.
  • Pour caramel sauce over the chocolate.
  • Crumble the rest of the crust mixture over the caramel.
  • Return to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, until the top is lightly browned and bubbles slightly.
  • Allow the carmelitas to completely cool and caramel to set up before slicing. It's best to leave them overnight at room temperature. You can put it in the fridge to speed the cooling process.

Notes

To store: Store your vegan carmelitas in an airtight container at room temperature for 4 to 5 days. They’ll last a few days longer in the refrigerator, but if you store them that way, you’ll want to let them come to room temperature before you eat them.
To freeze: Wrap carmelita bars in plastic wrap and put them into an airtight container or freezer bag. When you're ready to eat them, let the bars thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg