Raw Caramel S’mores Bites
Raw Caramel S'mores Bites
Makes 16 bars
Crust:
1 cup raw walnuts
1 cup finely shredded dried coconut
3/4 cup buckwheat, sprouted and dehydrated (or additional coconut)
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp cinnnamon
12 soft medjool dates, pitted (if not soft, soak them until they are and drain them)
Caramel:
10 soft medjool dates
3 Tbsp raw coconut nectar or maple syrup
2 Tbsp raw pecan butter or raw coconut butter (warmed to liquid id using coconut)
1 Tbsp raw coconut oil, warmed to liquid
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2-3 Tbsp filtered water as needed
"Marshmallow" layer:
1 cup raw cashews, soaked 4 hours and drained
1 cup young coconut meat (or 1 cup soaked cashews if unavailable)
1/4 cup coconut water
3 Tbsp raw coconut nectar or agave nectar
1/4 tsp sea salt
seeds of one vanilla bean, or 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
2 Tbsp coconut butter
1/4 cup raw coconut oil, warmed to liquid
Chocolate glaze:
1/2 cup raw cacao powder
1/2 cup raw coconut oil
1/4 cup raw coconut nectar or raw agave nectar
a pinch of sea salt
For the crust, combine walnuts, coconut, buckwheat, sea salt, and dates in the food processor and process until fine crumbs and starting to hold together when squeezed. Press the mixture into a square on a foil lined sheet pan 1/4 inch thick, and set aside in the fridge.
To make the caramel, process all ingredients except for water in the food processor until smooth and well blended. Add a few Tbsp water as needed to create a caramel consistency. Spread over the crust and set aside in the fridge while you make the cream.
To make the marshmallow cream, combine all ingredients but the coconut butter and oil in a food processor and process until smooth. With the motor running, add the coconut butter and oil and process a minute more. Pour the cream over the caramel on the crust and place in the freezer until firmed up, about an hour. Trim the edges so that they are even, then cut into small 2x2 inch squares once chilled and set back in the freezer while you make the chocolate.
Meanwhile, to make the chocolate glaze, whisk together all ingredients until smooth. To put the chocolate on the s'mores squares, one at a time take a square and set on a fork holding with one hand over a bowl. Using your other hand, take some of the chocolate in a spoonful and drizzle over the square, then place the square back on the foil (the fork helps drain excess chocolate off). Repeat with remaining squares and then place in the freezer just until set, about 5 minutes, then enjoy! Store in the fridge.