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Other Desserts & Items

Other Desserts & Items

These Other Desserts & Items are no-bake, eco-friendly treats made with natural and plant-based ingredients that are delicious, nutritious, and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16 squares servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Medjool dates
  • 1 cup raw walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup raw cacao powder
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla bean paste
  • a pinch of fleur de sel
  • optional: 1 teaspoon beetroot powder

Method
 

  1. Soak the Medjool dates in warm water for ten minutes if firm.
  2. Pulse the raw walnuts and chia seeds in a food processor until they resemble coarse crumbs.
  3. Add the pitted dates, raw cacao powder, vanilla bean paste, and fleur de sel to the processor and blend until clumped.
  4. Fold in the shredded coconut by hand.
  5. Line an 8x8 inch baking tin with parchment paper and press the mixture into the tin evenly.
  6. If using, sprinkle the beetroot powder or extra chia seeds on top and press them lightly.
  7. Place the tin in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to solidify.
  8. Lift the block out of the tin using the parchment paper and cut into 16 squares.

Notes

Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, or freeze for up to three months.