Low-FODMAP Crunchy Salted Caramel/ Toffee Bark; Gluten-free, Vegan

Super easy, delicious and so versatile!  This low-FODMAP Crunchy Salted Caramel/Toffee Bark recipe is perfect for any occasion.  You can make it vegan, gluten-free and Kosher for Passover.

I love the way the crackers sumptuously soak up the caramel and make a crunchy, crumbly sweet and salty flavor with the richness of the chocolate.  This low-FODMAP Crunchy Salted Caramel/Toffee Bark is to-die-for.

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Low-FODMAP Crunchy Salted Caramel/Toffee Bark; Gluten-free, Vegan

Although this recipe has not been lab tested, a single serving should be low-FODMAP based on the ingredients (using available FODMAP data at time of posting)

Yield: About 42 squares

Serving size 1-2 squares

Prep time: 10 min

Bake time: 7 min

Total time: 15-20 min

Bake: 400 F

Equipment: large rimmed baking sheet (we used 16 by 12 inch),  medium saucepan

Ingredients

• 4 ounces gluten-free low-FODMAP crackers, or gluten-free matzo (for Passover)
  • Basically the amount needed to layer the bottom of your baking sheet (if your sheet does not hold this amount, then adjust accordingly)
  • The closest gluten-free crackers to a saltine I like are Glutino brand
  • If you can tolerate gluten, then regular saltines are low-FODMAP based on recent US testing
    • This recipe will use about 42 saltines
  • Manischewitz gluten-free matzo is recommended as other brands may contain honey or other high-FODMAP ingredients
• 1 cup vegan spread (I like Earth Balance)
  • can also use butter for non-vegan version
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
• Kosher salt or sea salt
• Chopped pecans/peanuts/hazelnuts for topping (optional)

Directions

• Line a baking sheet with an edge using parchment paper, aluminum foil or silicone sheet
• Preheat oven to 400 F
• Lay crackers or matzo in single layer on the baking sheet
• In a medium saucepan, melt margarine or butter
• Stir in brown sugar
• Bring to a boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly
  • Be sure the sugar is completely dissolved, or continue to boil until it is
  • Mixture should be a deep caramel color and smooth
• Remove from heat, stir in vanilla
• Pour over the crackers to cover completely, spread as needed
• Bake for 5-7 minutes until toffee is bubbling
  • watch to ensure it doesn’t burn- ovens vary
• Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over surface
• As chips begin to melt, spread these evenly
  • if they aren’t melting, just pop the tray back in the oven and watch for a minute
  • can also melt the chocolate in the microwave or double boiler and spread it over the surface
• Sprinkle with chopped nuts or coarse salt or both (I used just salt for mine- so good!)
• Cool on counter until set, then refrigerate until hardened.
• Break or cut into pieces; store in air-tight container

• So addictive!  I see why this is sometimes called ‘Christmas Crack’.  Love my low-FODMAP Crunchy Salted Caramel/Toffee Bark!