There was a point in time when my love for Milky Way surpassed my love for Snickers. I know – it was a major shock to me, too.

Somehow, I managed to find room in my heart for one more candy bar. I guess, if I were to admit my one fault, it’s that I love too much…(candy).

This recipe has been bouncing around in my head for a while now – the challenging part being the nougat.

I already knew how to whip up a mean date caramel (pats shoulder) and melt chocolate (pats other shoulder), but the perfect nougat had eluded me…until now.

This 6-ingredient, 30-minute recipe starts with a date-based nougat that’s so easy I don’t know how I didn’t think of it before.

Can you find it in your candy-loving heart to forgive me? Please say yes, please say yes.

Dates are blended into a sticky ball, and then coconut flour and almond flour transform it into a perfect, moldable dough that takes on the flavor and characteristics of a (terrible-for-you, corn-syrup-laden) nougat. That’s what I call 4-ingredient magic.

Next comes date caramel. And lastly, melted chocolate with a dash of coconut oil to ensure it’s the perfect consistency for dipping.

We’re getting close. Can you feel it?

I know you guys are going to LOVE these bars! They’re:

Tender

Chocolaty

Caramel-stuffed

Triple-layered

Super rich

Easy to make

& Healthified candy at its finest

These are the perfect treat to make when your most intense junk food craving strikes and you need a healthier fix, quick! They come together in about 30 minutes and last for up to 1 month in the freezer! Enjoy them one bar at a time or, if you’re like me, remove a bar from the freezer 5 times throughout the day and cut off small bites to make you “feel better” until the whole bar is gone (insert sneaky eyes emoji).

If you try this recipe, let us know what you think! We love your comments, ratings, and your photos tagged #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!