3/4 cup coconut oil
3/4 cup agave nectar
1 cup raw cacao powder
*Optional: 1/3 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions
1. If coconut oil is hard/solid place it oil in a bowl. Then place bowl inside a BIGGER bowl that is filled with hot water so that it will melt. Don't mix them together, though! You just want to liquify the pure coconut oil for use in this raw chocolates recipe.
2. Mix all raw chocolates recipe ingredients together in a blender or with a whisk until smooth.
3. Place chocolate mixture in chocolate molds to be set in the freezer or pour into a small glass baking dish to set in the fridge until set.
4. If not using molds, then cut into bars instead.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
This simple raw chocolates recipe and photo was contributed by my good friend Ashley Kent. Please visit her and like her Raw and Radiant Facebook page for raw love and more simple, raw recipes like this raw chocolates recipe!
Ashley's tip for an even better raw chocolates recipe:
"You can also add in chopped almonds, pecans, coconuts, raisins or which ever else your heart desires. My favorite add in is almond butter blended with a little salt, honey, and vanilla. Just make sure to pour chocolate halfway in molds, then add almond butter mixture, then fill the rest of mold with chocolate(should look something like a Reese's cup."
Doesn't this raw chocolate recipe sound easy and fabulous? Love it! And what a perfect way to keep instant sugar-fixes on hand for those emergency moments. Thank you, Ashley, for this delicious, simple raw chocolates recipe. Enjoy!
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jennifer
Mar 01, 2012
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Ahh! I think I might be in love! I haven't tried these yet, but I definitely can't wait to try.
I just recently came across a recipe for raw caramel and I'd love to fill these with it. Mmmmmmm. I'm about to make my non-raw bf extremely jealous.
The Rawtarian
Mar 03, 2012
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Mmm raw caramel. Yummers!
Renee
Mar 09, 2012
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Thank you for this recipe Ashley and The Rawtarian. It is precisely what I will be making for dessert this evening for my family. Thank you...
The Rawtarian
Mar 09, 2012
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Our pleasure! I hope to share more of Ashley's excellent recipes in the future.
Pooja
Mar 11, 2012
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They are yuuuummmm ! Thanks for the recipe. Can I store them?
The Rawtarian
Mar 12, 2012
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Yes, sure! Freezer or fridge
Toni Jo
Mar 16, 2012
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Hi! Do you think it's possible to use maple syrup or honey in this recipe?
The Rawtarian
Mar 16, 2012
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Yes
Pétra
Sep 27, 2012
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I've been making chocolate like this for quite a while now using maple syrup and it always works out beautifully!
Pétra
Sep 27, 2012
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Also- freeze some bananas onto popsicle sticks and dip them in the liquid chocolate mixture (then coat with crushed peanuts or walnuts if you want) - trust me, you'll be in love!
jennifer
Apr 01, 2012
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Could you substitute Carob in this recipe?
The Rawtarian
Apr 02, 2012
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Sure
sarah
Apr 04, 2012
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my chocolate wont harden?
The Rawtarian
Apr 05, 2012
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Hi Sarah, did you use coconut oil and did you put it in the fridge or freezer? If so, they should definitely harden :)
aylin
May 30, 2012
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i've been experimenting with raw chocolate a lot in the last month..but, what is raw caramel?! how???i need a recipe asap please!!:))))
The Rawtarian
Jun 01, 2012
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haha - I've got a good recipe somewhere. It's mostly dates and water and a few other things, I'll try to dig it up and post
sara shank
Jun 04, 2012
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So crazy good!
Nati
Jun 11, 2012
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I added some goji berries in the mixture and also used half carob, half cacao powder and only added half of the recommended quantity of agave... the thing is the coconut oil kind of separated from the rest of the mixture after I mixed them all together with a hand mixer. Not sure what I did wrong:( I put the mixture on a large plate in the fridge but I had to discard half of the oil... Really curious how it will turn...
Any ideas what I might have done wrong?
Kirsten
Jul 02, 2012
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I have to stir, stir, stir like crazy to keep the oil from running away. After it starts to cool and harden a little, it will incorporate itself better.
jeff
Jun 22, 2012
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How come u dont temper the chocolate? It melts at room temp
Sarah W
Jul 21, 2012
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Could cocoa butter be used instead of the coconut oil? We have coconut allergies...
The Rawtarian
Jul 27, 2012
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No, sorry Sarah
Colette
Oct 14, 2012
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Of course cocoa butter can be used. That's what chocolate is made with for goodness sake. Coconut oil is just another type of oil you can use but it's crertainly not the only type...
Jennifer
Oct 08, 2012
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Hi Sarah,
I am not sure why you wouldn't be able to use cacao butter in this recipe. So many recipes online with these exact ingredients, but with cacao butter. The only caveat is that the cacao butter, and the cacao powder are usually used in equal amounts. This morning actually I am making some chocolate, and I will be using cacao butter. Do some more research, and I think you'll find a solution to the coconut issue. In Kindness, Jen
Marie
Aug 21, 2012
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I just added whole almonds and shredded coconuts..taste just like an almond joy. Made 4 small mounds. 1 a day as a treat. I was thinking of adding some to sliced bananas and freezing.
Apple
Aug 26, 2012
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Well I haven't spent an hour licking the bowl since I was a child!
The mixture was delicious on its own.
I've made raw choc before with cacao butter in the past and the mix was very smooth and runny compared to the thick fudgyness of this one (thats normal, right?)
They're in the freezer now so time will tell how they turn out :)
The Rawtarian
Aug 27, 2012
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Love a good bowl-licking! How'd they turn out, Apple?
Kathryn
Sep 13, 2012
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How can I stop it from melting so quickly once out the fridge or freezer? Thanks!
The Rawtarian
Sep 13, 2012
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It's pretty much impossible to stop this recipe from melting since the reason it hardens in freezer is mostly do to with the coconut oil - which melts at room temp.
Lani D.
Feb 04, 2013
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Hi, coconut oil will solidify when it's around (I think!) 27'C. So in winter the chocolate should remain in tact a lot better. In summer the coconut oil turns to liquid so there's no way you can keep them out of the fridge for long.
Yummy and easy recipe! I can't wait to start experimenting with different fillings and flavours! (like berries, nuts or even chilli!)
Jess
Sep 19, 2012
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I tried this recipe with equal powder instead of agave necter, it is extremely bitter and unpleasant but I have no doubt this is because of the equal, I will make it again this time using agave necter
The Rawtarian
Sep 20, 2012
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Hi Jess, yes, Equal will definitely NOT do the trick! Also, agave nectar is wet but Equal is dry, if I am not mistaken? So... that would have a negative effect as well
Lisa
Nov 06, 2012
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I just made this recipe and filled some with raw caramel, some mixed with shredded coconut and some with orange essence. So incredible! I don't think I'll buy premade chocolate again when this is so good! And my 4 yr old loved it too. Thanks for such great recipes and ideas!
The Rawtarian
Nov 16, 2012
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That sounds YUM Lisa!
Kelli Ann
Dec 03, 2012
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Thank you so much for this recipe! I made the haystacks before and they were great! Is there a secret to getting the chocolate out if the molds? Mine are all stuck! :)) thank you for any help!
The Rawtarian
Dec 08, 2012
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Next time you could try lining the molds with saran wrap (plastic cling wrap) :)
Marita
Dec 12, 2012
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Hi! Could you please tell me how much chocolate will come out of these ingredients?
Thank you!
Kisses
Marita
Dec 12, 2012
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Oh and also how much honey would you recomend for this recipe?
Thanks again!
Best regards
The Rawtarian
Dec 16, 2012
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Hi Marita - How much chocolate will this recipe make? Not much - enough for a small batch for 2 people. For honey, just substitute at a 1:1 ratio.
Lani D.
Feb 04, 2013
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When I made it, it filled over 2 ice cube trays. I hope this helps :)
Tami
Dec 16, 2012
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My 3 yr old LOVES chocolate. I'm going to try making this as soon as I get the ingredients!
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The Rawtarian
Dec 16, 2012
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Hi Tami, If you make these I'd love to know what you are your 3yo think :)
Get Even Blog
Jan 13, 2013
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Great recipe. I actually substituted raw butter in place of coconut oil.
Isabelle
Jan 16, 2013
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Just made these this morning and they were delicious. I did some plain, some with chopped almonds in and some with toasted dessicated coconut mixed in. Yum. All gone already so I know what I'll be doing again tomorrow morning!
Ana walker
Jan 22, 2013
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This is one favourite yummy raw chockie cake recipe and my hubby and I are already fighting over the haystacks lol. I did the raw chocolate cake recipe also, i recommend that to anyone, delicious, nutty, And beautiful with blended raw walnuts on top of icing. We just love it. Peaches N fresh passion fruit with finely cut papaya meat in the middle with dribbles of fresh sweet orange juice is delicimo also. Enjoy
Ana walker
Jan 22, 2013
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As you have said, very simple and satisfying, healthy and sfast recipes, it's what I also like about it.
Shanna
Jan 22, 2013
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I'm a chocolate lover and I'm just a week into eating raw meals. This is divine and satisfies my chocolate craving!! Will be making again
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sharon
Feb 19, 2013
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Hi, i can't get cacao where i live at the moment so i wondered if i could use carob powder instead of cacao and if it would be the same amounts?
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Help For Fitness
Feb 20, 2013
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I am so excited to try this! I just bought all the ingredients, now for the trial! Thanks for your simple recipe, i found other recipes that over complicated things and had loads more ingredients.
Angeli - Help For Fitness
Candice
Feb 21, 2013
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Can you sub the agave for honey?
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