Halloween's got me surrounded by free candy and I am not likin it! Anyone else trying to cut their sugar intake? Welp, we gotta get creative. I tried making my own Reese's cups since I'm in love with them & I needed a healthier version. I'm so happy I did! Check it out, let me know what you think?
Time: 30 mins
Ingredients:
- 2 cups unsweetened cacao
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 1 cup almond or peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Recipe:
- Melt the coconut oil then mix it with the cacao until its dissolved.
- Add in the agave, sea salt, and vanilla extract.
- Pour about 1.5 tablespoons of the mixture into muffin tins lined with cupcake liners.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 2-3 minutes.
- Microwave the almond butter for 1 min so it melts.
- Pour 1 tablespoon of the almond butter into the cups on top of the chocolate mixture.
- Pour enough of the remaining chocolate mixture over the almond butter to cover it.
- Refrigerate for 15-20 mins until the "Reese's" harden. Enjoy!
Sinfully delicious... without the sin! I keep seeing people use medjool dates as a natural, healthy sweetner in desserts, but I could never imagine those desserts tasting so delicious! This raw, vegan, glutenfree dessert will have you grabbing for more. A true guiltless pleasure!
Time: 15 mins
Ingredients:
- 1 pack medjool dates, pits removed
- 1 cup chopped pecans - raw
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 cup candied pecans (optional)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (vegan)
- 1 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup shredded coconut flakes, unsweetened
Recipe:
- In a large food processor, pulse the dates, salt, cinnamon, 1/2 cup of the coconut oil & the chopped raw pecans until a smooth mixture forms.
- In a large Pyrex, spread a thin layer of the coconut flakes.
- Press the date mixture into the Pyrex so it forms a sheet layer of "fudge" over the coconut flakes.
- Mix the chocolate chips & the rest of the coconut oil together until smooth (melt in the microwave for ~15 seconds if needed).
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the date mixture & spread to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle candied pecans over the chocolate if desired.
- Refridgerate for at least 2 hours.
- Cut into squares, serve & enjoy!
Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks!
