Raw Cacao-Coconut Fudge Bites (Vegan)
I hope everyone is enjoying (or surviving) the summer heat!
It’s hot here. Plus, there’s no air conditioning in my apartment so I refuse to turn on the oven in the middle of the day. I would much rather stick my head in the fridge…that might have something to do with the fact that these little squares are waiting for me 🙂
No bake, quick and oh-so-delicious — these dense little blocks satisfy not only my craving for chocolate but any decadent dessert or after-meal treat. They can also stand in as a speedy afternoon pick-me-up when you need a little burst of energy and/or to quench a midday sweet tooth.
Did I mention they are chock-full of healthy fats, fiber, protein and antioxidants (you gotta give it up for raw cacao!).
The base of these fudgy bites are homemade coconut butter (though a store bought version works here too) and your favorite nut or seed butter. Tailor these filling squares to your liking with various extracts, nut/seed butters and add-ins. The addition of dried fruit would be delicious – cherries, raisins, apricots, cranberries, goji berries, banana or dates would be delicious!
Raw Cacao-Coconut Fudge Bites
Raw Cacao-Coconut Fudge Bites (Vegan)
Ingredients
- 12 oz unsweetened shredded coconut (or about 1 1/2 cups coconut butter)
- 1/2 cup of your favorite nut or seed butter, or combo (I've used both almond and peanut butter)
- 1/3 - 1/2 cup raw cacao powder (or cocoa powder but would not be raw or even carob powder for caffeine-free)
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla
- 3-4 Tbsp agave (honey or maple syrup can be subbed) and/or stevia or your favorite sweetener to taste
- 3 Tbsp flaxseed meal (ground flaxseeds but can be subbed for your
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- optional: for a protein boost, add 2 scoops of good-tasting chocolate or vanilla protein powder (be sure you like the flavor!)
- optional add-ins: 1/3 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips, chopped nuts and/or or dried fruit of choice
For sprinkling/garnish:
- 2 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 Tbsp raw cacao nibs
Instructions
- Line a large loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside (Can use small or large pan for different thickness
- In a food processor, add coconut and process for about 10 minutes or until the coconut turns into a butter. See my post here on to make homemade coconut butter.
- Add in nut butter through sweetener and process for another minute until smooth (the more liquid sweetener used will result in more of a fudgy texture)
- Add in flaxseed meal, chia seeds and protein powder (if using) and process for 30 seconds. Stir in add-ins at this time, if using.
- Pour into prepared pan and refrigerate until hardened, about 30 minutes. Cut into squares/blocks and enjoy!
Makes 20-30 squares (depending on size)
Tip: I put these in the freezer to harden and tried to cut them and they didn’t cut as easily. I think hardening in the refrigerator next time would be my preference, but I was impatient 🙂
