Chocolate caramel bars (vegan)

I got this recipe from Nourishing Amy; made just a few slight modifications based on the taste preferences of my family. Like skipping the tahini and salt on the top chocolate layer and a few others. Everybody just loved it! It is also very simple to make. So if you are looking for a simple dessert recipe this is the one! Due to the refrigeration time, it does take time though.

There are 3 layers as you can see.

Ingredients:

Base layer

• 100g oats
• 100g cashew nuts
• 40g dark chocolate chips
• 45g runny, smooth tahini - I stirred my refrigerated tahini to make it smooth.
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp melted coconut oil

Caramel layer

• 100g runny, smooth tahini
• 100ml maple syrup
• 65g melted coconut oil
  
• 1 tbsp Golden Milk powder (I substituted it with ginger, cinnamon and turmeric powder as suggested by the original recipe)
• A pinch of salt

Chocolate layer

• 100g dark chocolate, chopped small
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 20g runny, smooth tahini
• ½ tsp Golden Milk powder (or cinnamon)
• Flaky salt

Method:

1. Base layer: 

1. Process oats, cashews and chocolate chips in a food processor till very fine. Yes, I processed chocolate chips too since I didn't want big chunks in the base layer. You can leave them as it is if you want. Or even skip them.
2. Add coconut oil and maple syrup. Mix with spoon or hand. It should all come together.
3. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
4. Press the mixture into the pan. Keep in the fridge.

2. Caramel layer

1. Whisk all the ingredients together. I used a hand whisk.
2. Pour it on top of the base layer.
3. Refrigerate for an hour.

3. Chocolate layer

1. Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir well. If not yet done, microwave for another 30 seconds and stir well.
2. Pour on top of caramel layer.
3. Refrigerate for an hour.

That's it! Simple and delicious!