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SCD/Paleo Caramel Almond Squares (No-Bake)

SCD/Paleo no-bake caramel almond squares

Refined-sugar-free caramel sauce combined with the soft nutty flavor of almonds make these no-bake squares one of my go-to snacks!

An Easy, SCD-Friendly Snack

Easy, foolproof recipes are currently on repeat in my life right now. After getting back to working a 9-5 job again after the pandemic, I realized pretty quickly that I definitely had to start meal prepping again. Since I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis last year, this is the first period of time that I’ve had to figure out some easy SCD recipes that I can take on the go.

Easy, low carb caramel almond dessert

I’m so thankful that I had a year of working from home and having the luxury of cooking every meal in my own kitchen, but now that the world is opening up again, I’ve had to figure out how to translate my favorite easy meals into “packable” versions. As excited as I am to get back to doing things in person, it’s a challenge sometimes to make that major lifestyle switch with an autoimmune disease.

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With that said, these SCD squares have been made multiple times the past couple months. They’re so easy to grab when I’m running out the door or throw in a container to take to campus with me.

These SCD caramel almond squares also take less than 10 minutes to make & don’t require baking! I definitely lean on no-bake recipes like this one on hot summer months when I don’t want to turn on my oven.

How to Store SCD Squares

I usually always make these squares ahead of time to have stored and ready to go. Because these squares have a cashew butter base, they can easily melt and loose their texture if they are kept at room temperature.

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To avoid this, I always store mine in the freezer or refrigerator inside of an air-tight container. In case you happen to be a science nerd like I am when it comes to food, I also do this to avoid lipid oxidation. Oxidation can happen to unsaturated fatty acids (found in nuts, seeds, oils etc) if they are exposed to oxygen, light, and warmer temperatures. As a result of this, some funky flavor compounds and reactive inflammatory free radicals can be produced- which can be inflammatory in the long run to your body.

How to Make No-Bake Squares:

Step 1: Combine the cashew butter and honey together in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for about 45 seconds to melt. Add in the vanilla extract and coconut flour and stir well.

Step 2: Press the mixture into a 8 x 8″ pan lined with parchment paper. Lightly press sliced almonds into the top. Place in the freezer for at least 2 hours before slicing!

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Step 3: Make my easy, 3-ingredient caramel sauce recipe and drizzle over the top. Freeze for another hour and serve chilled!

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SCD/Paleo Caramel Almond Squares (No-Bake)

  • Author: Hannah Carney
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Freeze Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 16 squares 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

The easiest 4-ingredient no-bake treat that I always have stored in my freezer! These healthy caramel almond squares are packed with healthy fats and easy-to-digest ingredients “legal” on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet.

Ingredients

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Bars: 

  • 2/3 cup creamy cashew butter
  • 2 tbsp honey 
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 
  • 2 tbsp. sliced almonds

SCD/Paleo Caramel Sauce: 

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup creamy cashew butter 
  • 1/3 cup honey

Instructions

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the cashew butter and honey. Microwave for about 45 seconds until both are melted enough to easily stir together. 
  2. Stir in the coconut flour and vanilla extract.
  3. Press the mixture into a 8 x 8″ pan lined with parchment paper. Lightly press the sliced almonds into the top of the mixture and place in the freezer for at least 2 hours.
  4. As the bars are freezing, make the SCD/Paleo Caramel Sauce according to this recipe.  
  5. After the bars have frozen, slice and drizzle them with the caramel sauce. Freeze for another hour and serve chilled!

Notes

Any creamy nut butter can be subbed for the cashew butter in this recipe. 

  • Category: easy snack
  • Method: no-bake

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 3
  • Fat: 6
  • Carbohydrates: 3
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 1

Keywords: no-bake, easy recipe, cashew butter, grain-free, gluten-free, low carb, low sugar, refined-sugar-free, specific carbohydrate diet, gut health.