Description
These Peppermint Cacao Bars taste like a chocolate candy cane and are vegan, nutrient-dense, and perfect for satisfying your holiday sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Pecan crust:
- 1/2 cup dark rye flour
- 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- 1 cup raw pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 10 dates (pitted)
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
Candy cane cream:
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 5 bags of celestial seasonings candy cane lane tea
- 1 cup cashews (soaked overnight, drained)
- 1 tablespoon coconut cream
- 1 teaspoon liquid stevia
Chocolate peppermint cream:
- 1 cup cashews (soaked overnight, drained)
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 1/2 cup cacao powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 10 peppermint candies (crushed)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine 1/2 cup dark rye flour, 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons cacao powder, 1 cup raw pecans, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Blend until well combined.
- Gradually add 10 pitted dates and 2 teaspoons coconut oil to the processor, blending until the mixture forms a sticky dough.
- Press the dough into a small wax paper-lined baking dish to form an even crust layer. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, melt 1/2 cup coconut oil over low heat. Remove from heat and steep 5 bags of Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Lane tea in the oil for about 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags, squeezing out any excess oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the infused coconut oil with 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup almond milk, and 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the candy cane cream over the prepared pecan crust, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup cacao nibs over the top of the cream layer.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours, or until the cream is set and firm.
- Once set, cut into bars and serve chilled.
Notes
These bars will keep in the fridge for about a week. They make a delightful breakfast snack. You can substitute almond milk with any other plant-based milk. Ensure the bars are fully set before cutting to maintain their shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg