Bite-Sized {Raw} Snickers Hearts
Valentine’s Day is here and I am blowing kisses into the wind so it will find my love’s lips. Or maybe he could put a few into his pocket and save some for later…
{le sigh} I miss my buddy.
So to make myself feel better, I’ve made myself some chocolate. Lots of it. I just *had* to try Isobelle’s recipe for Raw Snickers once and for all…and top on my list was to heartify it.
Chocolate that *will* melt in your mouth {and your hands}
I’m kicking myself for waiting this long to make these. Holy Valentine’s Day, friends! These raw candy bars are my newest favorite treats because not only are they refined sugar, dairy, gluten free *and* raw, but they taste just like Snickers…it’s insane. The caramel sauce is enough to make–who knew that dates could be processed into caramel??? {Maybe all of you, but I just woke up!}
For the recipe, visit Isobelle’s blog for it.
For the instructions to make these hearts, follow along.
DIRECTIONS:
- Place a piece of parchment paper on the bottom of a pan {I used a small casserole pan so my “nougat” filling could be 1″ thick}.
- Layer the pan with: nougat on the bottom, caramel sauce in the middle {smooth on top with a spatula}, topped off with peanuts.
- Freeze for 20-30 minutes.
- Remove the bar from the pan with the parchment paper.
- Taking a small 3″ heart cookie cutter, cut out 16 hearts per batch {I halfed the recipe}. These will still be soft no matter how long your freeze them so when you are taking them out of the cookie cutter, gently press your finger on top on the peanuts to ensure it smoothly comes out.
Using a metal spatula, scoop up a heart at a time {these will be soft so be careful to not ruin the heart shape}. Gently dip each heart in the bowl of the chocolate sauce, using a fork to hold the heart. Allow excess chocolate to drizzle off. Leave on a piece of parchment paper-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least an hour.
Be good to yourself today. Make some of these Raw Snickers and eat all of them. Who cares, right? It’s Valentine’s Day. You earned that bite of raw goodness.
Oh my. These look DIVINE! Printing the recipe to try this weekend. (Valentine’s is like a birthday–you get to celebrate for a whole week, right?
I think you actually get to celebrate all year, or something like that
hehe Besides, it’s never too late to enjoy a Snickers Bar, especially if it’s raw. Be careful though…you *will* eat all of them. Just warning you now! xo
so I apologize for being late to wish my twin a happy Valentines… wish I could have been around to take you on a fun girlie date or something… I hope this month FLIES by for you <3
bite size snickers. these are worth the wait of me being late. they look perfect.
Better late than never, friend, right?! Thanks for the Hearts wishes–that just made my day
xo
These look Yummy.. You mind If I show at your doorstep unannounced and ask you for these goodies? *rolls eyes*
Of course you can! But I’m afraid you are too late… I ate all of them already
You have to move fast in this town–I get hungry quickly. ha.
Yum…. I would eat those! Actually, I’ve had that recipe bookmarked for AGES now… it’s the first bookmark in my navigation bar and yet somehow I haven’t actually made them yet.
Happy Valentine’s Cara!
Nikki!! YAY–so happy to see your face over here
I miss commenting over at your blog, just so you know (which I am sure you do know since I keep telling you that on FB)–ha. You NEED dust off that bookmark and make this recipe! You will be kicking yourself as well for not making these sooner…
Hope you had an awesome Hearts Day with husband, the Emperor, and the Magician
xoxo
woo! I’m glad you liked them!
I only made them once because they were too addictive for me. I ate my whole batch in 2 days. TWO.
And no way am I making a raw cookbook, Cara. No. Way.
I’m sure you are more capable of doing something like that.
They are waaaaay too addictive. When I made these hearts, I think I ate most of them before I could even dip them in chocolate. And yes, a cookbook. Absolutely!
I have LEFT-OVER CARAMEL. But, that’s only because I quadrupled the recipe. Chocolate covered caramels have always been my absolute fave, plus I’ve got some fresh raspberries….
Well, I guess that means you only have one thing to do with all of those leftovers: STUFF YOUR FACE
Raspberry Caramel Dark Chocolate Truffles. Need I say more?
Yes you do. How about: Send your friend Cara some?
I’m afraid they’re much too delicate to survive the mail. I’ll just have to take one for the team and EAT THEM ALL. Mwahaha After all, I’m still waiting for those Baby Ruths.
Oh was that the arrangement we established???
ha
Heading over to Isobelles. for an up- date (get it? yikes) on Raw caramel. I love things in the raw. I call my buddy, buddy too. Awww.
*snickering at “I love things in the raw”* Sorry…very immature. And YAY for buddies! I love my buddy. He is the best
xo
Oh my gosh. I want. These look amazing!!
And let me tell you, they really *are* AMAZING!
These look so fantastic! Truly worthy of a Valentine’s post. Great job!
Thank you
*taking a bow* Hope you had a great Hearts Day…
Much as I detest even the smell of peanuts…. I may just have to suffer and make some of these for my tribe! They look amazing. Lurve your heart shapes and thanks so much for putting me onto Vgan Jar. I know my man has been missing these the last 10+ years.
My mission is to spread the gospel of Isobelle
{I cannot even begin to fathom someone hating the smell of peanuts that I can’t address that comment}… ha.
These sound dangerously delicious!
I’m pretty sure dates are my best and sweetest friend
They *are* dangerous!!! I think am OD’ing on them
And I am going to have to have a 3-way best friendship with you two…
Happy Valentines Day Baby Girl!
XOXOXOXOX
Calling you now. I love you, mommy! Happy Hearts Day
xoxo
you are on a mission to heartify everything!:) some kisses flowing your way too.. i had bookmarked isobelle’s post to make these and isnt this a yummyicious reminder! note to self.. that caramel needs to be made..
happy a fun day!
I just caught some of those homemade Richa kisses! I am hoping they have a hint of bread in them
And yes–MAKE THIS NOW!!!! xo, Happy Hearts Day friend…
I wish work would hurry up and be over (I only just arrived!) so I can head home and make these!! This recipe has made my day!
Not only the combo for Snickers with the nougart, caramel and chocolate, but some great additions for other recipes too. My mind is going crazy with this caramel stuff! xoxo
Let the games begin! Can’t wait to see what the little mind of yours is a’brewing…
Aw I love that first sentence – so sweet! And I love heart-shaped treats! Happy Valentine’s Day
Everything tastes better when it’s shaped like a heart, am I right or what?
Wow. I have tears in my eyes. These look amazing. I’m am so going to make them.
You can thank Isobelle for this
They are sooooo good, Kelly!
These look great but…uhm…stop with the peanuts already. I’ve been a peanuts in the morning, peanuts in the evening, peanuts and peanut time girl all my life until October. You are breaking my heart…on Valentine’s Day no less.
I am so sorry about the peanuts–horrible news! But no, I cannot stop with them
NEVER!!
Sigh…big girl panties on. I guess I’ll just not make everything about me and get over it already…
and then add cashews to everything.
haha. Oh but it just sucks so bad–I feel for you, Meg, I do. Not enough to stop myself though
xo
I cannot wait to make these!
….I think I just saw one of those little kisses floating over Lake Winnipesaukee on its way to Greg
If I see another one I may just catch it for myself; so if you wouldn’t mind blowing one over tied to one of these heart shaped snickers that would be lovely
Happy Valentines Cara!
XOXOXO
I just threw about 12 more just to ensure that you get at least one of them! <–you are waaaaaay too cute
Wow, Brooke says it best! These are incredible.. I have bookmarked this one to make! I won’t get the chance today, but I’m still going to do the heart-shape… they’re so cute!! My daughter has a vegan friend and she’s begged me to make something.. would these be vegan as well?
100% vegan. That is the beauty about raw desserts. They are completely vegan *and* gluten free–eat away! Your daughter’s friend will love these!!
You know me, any excuse to eat caramel. Lucky for me I still have a bunch of chocolate, sunflower seed ganachy stuff to layer it on. To think! I almost, turned those into protein bars. Pshaw. BTW, Happy V day http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXpgvsllTgs&feature=related
Protein shmotein. Time to make Snickers!
P.S. That video is adoooooraaaable!!!
Anything for you, Princess Fork. xox
I loved it–too cute. And I’m not even a cat person either but I totally dug it
I miss Katherine
. These look wonderful, Fork. So apt 
. You’ve loved Valentine’s this year, heaven’t you ?
Did you ever tell me where Katherine lives?? Did you end up sending her your late gift?
But I love making holiday treats so I give this holiday a “B” grade.
I don’t mind V-Day, I really don’t. I’m just not crazy about it like Halloween
You are so creative with your recipes!!
I wish I could take credit for this recipe but all the love goes straight to Isobelle @ Vgan Jar. Isn’t it an awesome idea?!
Snickers! How amazing it’ll be to make them at home!
Very easy too! Oh, and did I mention they taste sooooooooo good??? Because they really do
xo
Delicious! Great pics too.
Delicious, indeed!!! Thank you Monica xo
The person who discovered raw date caramel deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. There. I said it. And you get the Super Cute Prize for these little hearts!
I agree with that! Raw date caramel sauce is quickly changing my world upside down
And I will take that mini heart-shaped prize too, thank you! ha
Here it is: <3
I wanna thank everyone who believed in me and made all of this happen…I will always cherish this.
*wild applause, whistles, cheering, the wave going around, mortarboards tossed in the air, some guy strips down and runs onto the field, strangers kiss each other, dogs and cats live together, dancing in the aisles, and other such festivities*
Damn you, Brooke! You are too funny for me. Thanks for the laugh–this made me giggle.
Yeah, that naked guy really has nothing to brag about…
See what she did there folks? Brilliance.
aww, isobelle is freakin amazing, and so are you! i love your hearts <3
*i'm blowing you a kiss…CATCH!*
I just caught 5 of them! You are spoiling me
And yes! Isobelle *is* amazing!!!
yummmmy! happy vday Cara. . when is your next reunion date? xoxoxo
Happy V-day, my love!! Me thinks the first week of March is when he returns? Fingers crossed! I love you xo
Wow. I can’t wait till mine show up! You did send me a Valentine’s present, right?…
Sure!!! Don’t mind if you find a melted mess on your porch though–I’m sure they will taste just as good with a spoon anyway
xo
A spoon of yummy goodness sounds, well, good to me ; )
Okaaaaaay, you asked for it…