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Revamping an old recipe here. And working on my food photography skills! What do you think? I'm starting to put Lee's fancy camera to more use.
Macaroons, Haystacks, No-Bake Cookies - whatever you call them - they are a classic sweet treat. Perfect for snacking, a light dessert, or showing up to a family event with a tray of treats. Everyone loves them. Kids, adults. They're a great, safe treat, sure to be eaten up. Unless, of course, you're concerned about what's in them. Like I normally am. Dairy and sugar for sure. Nuts? Wheat? Soy? I never know and I usually stay away. I miss a chewy, sweet, chocolate macaroon! They were so delicious. Well, here's an easy recipe. An easy one at that. Looks and tastes delicious, just like the traditional chocolatey, coconuty goodness, only this one has just a few ingredients - and those ingredients are usually pretty safe to serve! I've brought these to many gatherings. It's easy to make a little ingredients card to go with it. People are always surprised at how little the ingredient list is, and how awesome it is that everyone can enjoy them! Well, not everyone... I know there are some who can't have coconut, etc. :( Sorry! And, if I haven't sold you yet on how useful it is to have a food processor in your kitchen, then here goes another try. Seriously. Easy. Fast. Delicious. I use my food processor almost daily. So easy to make up fast snacks and sauces. Actually, I think I'm going to need a new one soon... hint, hint, Lee.... :)
Total Time: 5 minutes + 15 minutes+ freezer/fridge time
Ingredients: 1/2 cup melted coconut oil (just melt in the microwave!) 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1/3 cup honey (or use another sweetener of choice) 1 tsp vanilla 1 pinch sea salt 1-2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut What to do: 1) Mix everything except the coconut in a food processor until just combined. It should make a yummy smooth chocolate sauce. *This is my chocolate sauce that I use for EVERYTHING. Harden and it makes a great hard chocolate. Melted, it makes a great sauce over ice cream, drizzled onto granola bars, bowl of fruit, anything. So yummy and easy. 2) Remove sauce from food processor and pour into a medium bowl. Add coconut and stir to combine. 3) On a parchment lined cookie sheet, drop spoonfuls of the coconut mixture (should make about 12) and then place in the freezer for about 15 minutes. Keep cool in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Total Time: 5 minute prep + freezer time (30 minute minimum)
Ingredients: Peanut Butter Layer: Approx. 2/3 cup oats (more or less, just to get a nice sticky but firm texture) 1/2 cup natural peanut butter 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey 1 tsp vanilla pinch sea salt Chocolate Layer: 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey 1 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tsp vanilla dash sea salt What to do: 1) In a food processor, add all ingredients for peanut butter layer. Pulse until combined and slightly sticky/slightly smooth but firm. Spread into a greased brownie pan/pan lined with parchment paper. Place in freezer for about 30 minutes, until frozen firm. 2) In a small saucepan, melt together all ingredients for chocolate layer. Use a whisk to keep it mixed as the oil melts. If you find it starts to separate, just place it int he fridge for little bit and try stirring again. Once you've got a nice, smooth, sweet tasting chocolate sauce, you're ready to drizzle over top the frozen peanut butter layer. 3) Remove peanut butter layer, drizzle chocolate sauce, and place back into the freezer. After about 5 minutes, it should be ready to cut and serve! Or store, in fridge or freezer, and sneak pieces as a snack! :) Okay, so if you can eat a chocolate bar without the horrifying digestive after effects, please do. It's easier and can satisfy a sweet-tooth in no time.
However, if you can't, like myself. Try this. Whips up in a few minutes. Then, just freeze and eat as the cravings hit you. Or melt 30 sec in the microwave for chocolate sauce. Total Time: 5 minutes prep + 30+ minutes in the freezer or fridge Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp vanilla pinch sea salt What to do: 1) Melt all ingredients together over medium heat, or for added convenience, in a jar for 30 seconds or so in the microwave! Use a fork or whisk to bring together, or just put the cap on the jar and shake. 2) If the coconut keeps separating, place it in the fridge for a little bit to cool it down. Then try mixing again. Or, you can add a bit more maple syrup, which sometimes help to keep it together. 3) For hard chocolate: Pour mixture in a parchment-lined brownie pan, smooth to flat, and place in freezer for 30+ minutes. 4) OR for chocolate sauce: Keep in a jar. Use immediately, or store in refrigerator and heat for 30 seconds and shake well. |
All Vegan, Refined-Sugar-free, Soy-free. A sprinkling of Gluten-free. And a pic of my babies, when they were babies. :)
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