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| Raw Chocolate Almond Bars |
Prior to going raw, I thought the one thing I would no longer be able to have was chocolate. Not that I ate a lot of chocolate candies, but I've always loved chocolate in a variety of ways. In fact, I used to buy the organic vegan chocolate bars and they would actually last me a whole week because I would only eat a little square each day.
As you can see above, as well as many of my other recipes here and on Instagram, chocolate is still in my life - but now it is healthy raw cacao and tastes so very good!
This chocolate bar recipe is a variation of several others I make and is very versatile. Next time I make a batch I'll take pictures of all the silicone molds that I use and the different types of candies from bars to yummy fillings.
Raw Chocolate Almond Bars
1/2 cup cacao powder
3 Tbs agave (or maple syrup is fine)
1/2 cup coconut oil (liquid form)
2 Tbs grated cacao butter (melt the raw way or as you wish)
1 tsp vanilla
pinch sea salt
almonds pieces - or can omit
In a bowl wisk all ingredients except almonds. Pour into molds of choice (I use silicone molds) or a tinfoil lined dish. Add desired amount of almonds on top. Put in freezer for at least 60-90 minutes or until hard. Remove from molds, test for chocolaty goodness and store in freezer... if they make it that far.
Note: these will start to get a little melty if left at room temperature for too long, maybe 10 minutes or so. I'm still working on a chocolate recipe to give it a longer counter life - but then again I don't thing they would last that long anyway ;)
Peace☮
Rocki
