Raw snickers energy

By Janet Johnston

01 December 2018

Raw Snickers Bars

Base

3/4 cup ground almonds
6 medjool dates
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 tablespoons cacao
1 tablespoon water

Pulse all ingredients in a food processor. The mix should stick together when pressed between your fingers. Press into a lined tin and freeze to set.

Peanut Caramel

6 dates
3/4 cup chopped peanuts
2 tablespoons warm water
2 tablespoons coconut oil
Seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean (or vanilla essence)
Pinch salt
1 tablespoon maple syrup (or your choice of sweetener)

Using a food processor puree the dates with warm water. Add coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla essence and salt. Combine thoroughly in the processor. Stir in the chopped peanuts. Press the caramel evenly onto your base and return to the freezer.

Chocolate

1.5 cups raw cashews (soaked in water until soft and then strained)
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup cacao

In a high speed blender/nutribullet, blitz cashews with water until smooth.
Add maple syrup and coconut oil. Blend until combined.
Add cacao and blend until evenly mixed.

Spread the chocolate mix onto the peanut caramel. Sprinkle with some crushed peanuts and cacao nibs.

Return to the freezer for 4-5 hours to set. Serve as required.

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