Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake for One (SRC)
These vegan Salted Chocolate Turtles are a rich and indulgent treat made with chewy dates, crunchy pecans, and silky melted chocolate—all topped with a pinch of sea salt. They’re naturally sweetened, easy to make, and perfect for holidays or everyday snacking.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl For preparing caramel
- 1 Baking sheet Lined with parchment paper
- 1 Spoon or scoop For forming candy portions
Ingredients
- 1/2 Tbsp oat flour (or your favorite gluten-free blend or for grain-free/paleo substitute nut or seed flour)
- 1 Tbsp coconut palm sugar (or your favorite granulated sweetener)
- 2 Tbsp nut or seed butter* (I used crunchy peanut butter)
- 1 tbsp liquid egg whites or 3/4 tsp Ener-G egg replacer + 1 Tbsp water for egg-free (I have yet to try a chia or flax egg)
- 1/8 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract or 1/8 tsp vanilla powder
- Tiny pinch of sea salt
- 1 Tbsp non-dairy dark chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
- coconut oil for greasing
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients except for chocolate chips/chunks.
- Mix with a rubber spatula or spoon until well combined.
- Gently stir in the chocolate chips and form a little mound with the dough.
- On a microwave-safe dish, grease with coconut oil. Transfer the dough ball onto the dish and flatten into a patty. Microwave for 40-45 seconds depending on your microwave. Enjoy!