These are deliciously rich with a buttery texture and intensely chocolate crunch to fix any chocolate craving.
Soak the dates in some hot water for about an hour unless they are already really moist and juicy already, in which case you probably just need to soak them for 10 minutes and then drain. (you might want to keep that juice for a smoothie, sweet and nutritious) Then blend the dates in a food processor so that they form a paste. (I consider dates to be pretty much a super food. Not only do they have loads of fibre they are also packed with minerals, calcium, sulphur, iron, potassium, phosphorous, manganese, copper and magnesium.)
Melt the cocoa butter and coconut oil together, you can do this in a microwave(just be vigilant) or in a water bath (a heat proof dish suspended over a pot of boiling water. You could also add some extra pieces of dark chocolate.
Mix the melted ingredients with the date paste and then stir in the cacao powder and nibs, pinch of salt and cayenne chilli.
Spread evenly in a baking tray or tupperware (this is convenient for storing) top each section with an almond and let them rest in the fridge for atleast an hour. Once cooled and firmed slice into individual sections.
Theobromine the phytochemical component of cacao is even more potent in darker chocolate and especially raw cacao it has a relaxing yet stimulating effect without effecting the nervous system. Helping you to feel alert but calm…
It is actually a really lovely complement to meditation, if you are so inclined. Otherwise these cacao fudge bites are delicious with a nice cup of herbal tea!
Enjoy!
Ingredients
10 Medjool dates 2 tablespoons of raw cacao powder 1 tablespoon of cacao nibs 1 tablespoons of coconut oil 1 tablespoon of cacao butter pinch of salt and cayenne pepper(optional but delicious) Almonds to top
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