Raw Chocolate Caramel Bites

Raw food or raw foodism entails consuming uncooked and unprocessed foods. A raw food diet often constitutes a vegan and mainly organic lifestyle.

I love creating raw food desserts and this raw chocolate and caramel cake quickly became one of my favourites.

I use organic ingredients as much as possible, you should too!

The base is crumbly and nutty.

Topped with a smooth cashew “creme”.

And topped off with rich dark chocolate.

RECIPE:
Raw Chocolate Caramel Bites
Yield: about 20 small pieces

INGREDIENTS

CRUST:

• 1 cup / 2.4 dl cashews & walnuts (or other nuts)
• 1 cup / 2.4 dl fresh dates
• 1/2 tsp salt (optional)

CARAMEL:

• ½ cup / 1 dl cashew butter
• ½ cup / 1 dl coconut oil, melted
• 1 cup / 2.4 dl fresh dates
• Pinch of cinnamon

CHOCOLATE GANACHE:

• 1/3 cup / 0.8 dl coconut oil, melted
• 2-3 Tbs cacao powder
• ¼ cup / 0.6 dl agave syrup

HERE’S WHAT YOU DO:

1. For the crust: blend the nuts in a food processor until you’ve got a flour or fine grain.
2. Add the dates and salt and continue to blend in your food processor until all is combined.
3. Line a small baking dish with parchment paper and press the crust into the base. Freeze while preparing the caramel.
4. For the caramel: blend the cashew butter, coconut oil, and dates in a food processor until smooth.
5. Pour the caramel over the crust and pop it back in the freezer while you prepare the chocolate ganache.
6. For the chocolate ganache: Blend coconut oil, cacao powder, and agave in a food processor.
7. Using a spatula, spread the chocolate ganache evenly onto the caramel layer. Place back in the freezer to harden (about 1 hour).
8. Remove from freezer and cut into bite-sized pieces, store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Enjoy!