Raw Chocolate Turtles
Still dying over these raw vegan chocolate turtles. Only a few simple steps from raw wholesome ingredients.
You will need:
For the caramel inside
10 pitted dates (soaked in warm water for 5 minutes)and rinsed
1 tbsp melted coconut oil
2 tbsp almond butter
1 tsp pink Himalayan salt & dash vanilla extract
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*1/2 cup pecan pieces
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For the chocolate coating
You can also use fewer ingredients and sub your favorite paleo chocolate bar. Love using eating evolved and melting it to cut down the time.
1/4 cup @navitasorganics cacao butter
2 tbsp coconut sugar or maple
3 tbsp @navitasorganics cacao powder
1/2 tsp pink himalayan salt
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To make:
1. Process pitted dates with coconut oil, salt, and 1/4 cup filtered water until smooth. Add more coconut oil if needed but keep consistency thick.
2. Spoon out 1 tbsp scoops onto parchment paper and let freeze for 5-10 minutes. Once frozen, pat date caramel into a smooshed oval consistency.
3. Meanwhile, melt chocolate coating ingredients over a double boiler.
4. Place one whole pecan in the center of the date ovals and then four halved pieces on each side as the legs.
5. Use a silicone spatula to generously smear chocolate sauce all over the turtles base.
6. Freeze until hardened & Store in the refrigerator or freeze for longer storage.
