Dairy free cocoa energy bar
Dairy free cocoa energy bar
A dairy free cocoa energy bar to enjoy on the go. This recipe can be made with by using a blender or by hand.
Part 1 (with an industrial strength blender) ingredients
- dates (chopped) : 95g
- deZaan Stellar organic cocoa butter drops (melted) : 75g
- sunflower seeds (toasted) : 50g
- toasted chopped nuts : 50g
- Casaluker cocoa nibs : 30g
- deZaan Cocoa Powder True Gold : 25g
- zested : ½ orange
Part 1 (with an industrial strength blender) method
- Add the chopped dates, cocoa powder, orange zest and cocoa butter to a strong blender, and blitz to create a thick paste.
- Transfer paste to a bowl and add all the remaining ingredients.
- Press firmly into a non-stick pan and allow to set firmly in the refrigerator.
- Cut into desired portions and wrap individually with greaseproof paper (or store in air-tight container).
Part 2: (by hand) ingredients
- dates (chopped) : 95g
- water : 100ml
- deZaan Stellar organic cocoa butter drops (melted) : 75g
- sunflower seeds (toasted) : 50g
- toasted chopped Nuts : 50g
- Casaluker cocoa nibs : 30g
- deZaan Cocoa Powder - True Gold : 25g
- zested Orange : ½
Part 2: (by hand) method
- Add chopped dates and 100ml of water to a saucepan, warm over a low heat to create a thick fudge like mixture.
- Add the orange zest and cocoa powder and stir thoroughly, and continue to cook until no further moisture can be removed.
- Take off the heat and let sit for 5 minutes, and then add melted cocoa butter. Mix thoroughly.
- Add all the remaining ingredients and mix until well incorporated.
- Press mixture firmly into non-stick pan and allow to set firmly in the refrigerator.
- Cut into desired portions and wrap individually with greaseproof paper (or store in air-tight container).

