Healthy Snickers Protein Bars

0 Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.In a large bowl, combine nougat layer ingredients.Mix until a crumbly but sticky dough forms.Press evenly into the lined pan to create the base layer.Place in the freezer for 20 minutes or until firm.
1 Blend together date caramel sauce ingredients (besides the peanuts) and blend until desired consistency - you want it a little thick here. Then mix in peanuts with a spatula.
2 Remove the nougat from the freezer and spread the caramel evenly on top.Return to the freezer for 1 hour until firm.
3 Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together using a microwave or double boiler. Stir until smooth
4 Remove from freezer and slice into 12 bars.Using two forks, dip each bar into the melted chocolate until fully coated.Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5 Place in the fridge or freezer for 12–15 minutes, until chocolate is fully hardened.