Homemade Chocolate Dipped Bars

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27 Mar, 2024

These homemade bars are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without all the added sugar. Plus, they're fun and easy to make!


Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of the thick cream from the top of a chilled can of coconut milk (don't shake the can!)
  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for a few hours (or overnight)
  • ½ cup of your favorite liquid sweetener (like rice malt syrup or maple syrup)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped nuts or chocolate chips 

Chocolate Coating:

  • 200g dark chocolate (chopped)
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • ⅓ cup chopped almonds (or other nuts/toppings of your choice)

Instructions:

  1. Blend it Up! Put the coconut cream, cashews, sweetener, vanilla, cocoa powder, and salt in a blender. Whiz it up on high speed until you have a smooth and creamy mixture. If you're adding nuts or chocolate chips, pulse the blender a few more times to combine them without crushing them too much.
  2. Freeze and Firm Up! Pour the creamy mixture into ice cream molds or small containers. Pop them in the freezer for at least 2-4 hours, or until they're completely solid.
  3. Chocolate Time! In a bowl, melt the chopped chocolate and coconut oil together. You can do this in the microwave (in short bursts, stirring in between) or over a pot of simmering water (indirect heat).
  4. Get Dipping! Now for the fun part! Take your frozen bars out of the freezer one at a time. Dip them completely in the melted chocolate, coating them evenly. 
  5. Top it Off! While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle on your chopped almonds or another topping of your choice. 
  6. Freeze, then Enjoy! Place the dipped bars on a sheet of parchment paper and transfer them back to the freezer to set the chocolate coating. Give them about 15 minutes, then grab a spoon and dig in!

Tips:

  • If you don't have ice cream molds, you can use small paper cups or even a loaf pan lined with parchment paper. Just cut the frozen mixture into bars before dipping.
  • Get creative with your toppings! Try chopped dried fruit, crushed cookies, or even a drizzle of caramel sauce. 

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