Caramel Nut Chocolate
A layered raw treat with a date and almond butter caramel, chopped Brazil nuts and a rich cacao chocolate coating. Naturally vegan and dairy-free.
By Julia Scott, NZ Registered Dietitian · 6 March 2020
Recipe
Caramel Nut Chocolate
Ingredients
Batch
Caramel
Chocolate
Method
- 1Combine dates, almond butter, honey, salt and vanilla in a blender until smooth.
- 2Add coconut oil and process for 5-10 seconds. Don’t be alarmed when mixture separates – stir to combine. Blend by hand until smooth and thick.
- 3Whisk all chocolate ingredients together in a bowl – if it sets too quickly use a double boiler to melt again.
- 4Line a slice tin with baking paper. Spread half the chocolate mixture in the tin – place in freezer for 5 mins or until set.
- 5Spread caramel sauce over set chocolate, followed by roughly chopped nuts. Drizzle remaining chocolate sauce over the top.
- 6Return to freezer to set.
- 7Cut into 20 small squares and serve straight away or return to freezer until ready to eat.
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