Raw Chocolate & Strawberry Crunch Bars Recipe

Raw Chocolate & Strawberry Crunch Bars Recipe

Make this weeks slice our vegan Raw Chocolate & Strawberry Crunch Bars Recipe. The delicate flavours of desiccated coconut, strawberries and Goji berries make it the perfect summer slice.

Raw Chocolate & Strawberry Crunch Bars Recipe

Serves 8 

  • 500g raw cashews, soaked in boiling water for 2 hours
  • 2⁄3 cup desiccated coconut
  • 220g firm coconut oil
  • 1⁄3 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tsp grated orange zest
  • 35g freeze-dried strawberries, plus extra, chopped, to sprinkle
  • 500g fresh strawberries, hulled, chopped
  • 200g raw dark chocolate
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Cacao nibs, to sprinkle
  • Goji berries, chopped, to sprinkle
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    Chocolate Base 

    • 1 cup raw almonds
    • 50g hazelnuts
    • 10 medjool dates, pitted
    • 1⁄2 cup cacao powder
    • 1⁄4 cup cacao nibs
    • 1 tsp vanilla bean extract
    • 1 tsp grated orange zest

     

How to make our Raw Chocolate & Strawberry Crunch Bars Recipe: 

1. Grease and line a 20x30cm slice pan with baking paper, leaving a 5cm overhang. To make the chocolate base, place the almonds, hazelnuts, dates, cacao powder, cacao nibs, vanilla and orange zest in a food processor with 2 tablespoons of warm water and process for 4 minutes, or until smooth. Press into the base of the tin, smooth the surface. Refrigerate until needed.

2. For the strawberry filling, drain the cashews, then place in a clean food processor with the desiccated coconut, coconut oil, maple syrup, orange juice, orange zest and freeze-dried strawberries, and blend until smooth. Add the fresh strawberries and process until very smooth. Pour over the base, smooth the surface and freeze for 1 hour.

3. Melt the chocolate and vegetable oil together until smooth. Pour over the top of the slice, set aside for 5 minutes to set. Cut the slice into squares and sprinkle with cacao nibs, goji berries and extra freeze-dried strawberries. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

 

Smart Tip 

This bar will keep frozen for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge for 3 hours before serving.

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