Now when we think about healthy eating - the last thing we associate it with is candy chocolate bars.

 

This is because most of the chocolate bars sold at the store are based on keeping us addicted through artificial and processed ingredients instead of nourishing and satisfying us.

 

We’re happy to share with you today a super easy, simple, chocolate candy bar recipe that will satisfy your sweet chocolate cravings while nourishing you with vitamins and minerals and thus providing noteworthy health benefits. 

 

KEY BENEFITS

Specifically, the homemade chocolate candy bar we’re making today will SURPRISINGLY:

• Provide you with essentials like potassium, magnesium, iron, vitamin D & B vitamins
• Rich in antioxidants and fibre, supporting detoxing and digestion
• Support your heart and brain health

Let's get into it…!

Chocolate Bar Cake - Homemade Candy Bars

Serves 12

Ingredients

NOUGAT BASE

• 1 ½ cups Almond Flour (or any gluten-free flour)
• 3 tbsp Unrefined Coconut Oil
• ¼ cup (~5) Medjool Dates

CARAMEL CENTER

• 1 ¼ cup (~25) Medjool dates
• ¼ cup Sunflower Butter (or any nut/seed butter)
• 1–2 tbsp Coconut Milk
• pinch of Sea Salt

CHOCOLATE TOP

• 8-9 oz Dark Chocolate

WARM BEVERAGE PAIRINGS

• Whole Bean Coffee
• Mushroom Powder Blend
• Chicory Tea Blend

Instructions

NOUGAT BASE

1. If not using a silicone mold, line a pan or container with parchment paper. 
2. Add the Almond Flour, Coconut oil, and Dates to a food processor or high-speed blender and pulse everything until it’s well combined.
3. Press the mixture evenly into mold or the bottom of the pan and place in the freezer while you prepare the next layer.

CARAMEL CENTER

1. Rinse out the food processor or blender and add the Dates, Nut butter, Coconut Milk, and Sea Salt.
2. Blend everything until it’s thick and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to recombine. 
3. Remove the pan from the freezer and spread the mixture into an even layer on top of the crust.
4. Place the pan back in the freezer for ~30 minutes until the caramel layer sets.

CHOCOLATE TOPPING

1. Melt the Dark Chocolate in a glass bowl over a pot of boiling water/double boiler or in a pan over medium-low heat, stirring often to prevent burning.
2. Remove the pan from the freezer and pour the Dark Chocolate on top of the Caramel Center and spread it into an even layer. 
3. Gently tap the pan a few times to remove any air bubbles. Place the pan in the fridge for ~30 minutes to set.
4. The bars are done when all three layers are firm and set. 
5. Remove from molds or cut the into squares and serve! 

WARM BEVERAGE

1. Prepare your warm beverage pairing of choice before making the Candy Bars, while waiting for the Candy Bars to set or after the Candy Bars are done. 

SERVE & ENJOY! 🙂

Recipe made for Feel Better Eating with love from Feel Better Living

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