Raw chocolate haystacks
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Prep Time
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Total Time
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Shelf Life
5 days in fridge -
Rating
4.8/5 (from 12 ratings)4.75 -
Equipment
None
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups dried shredded coconut
- 3/4 cup coconut oil (liquid)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup raw cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Recipe Directions
- 1. Add all ingredients into large bowl except the shredded coconut.
- 2. Stir with spoon until well mixed.
- 3. Once combined, add shredded coconut. Stir again until well combined.
- 4. Form into 12 small mounds and place on plate. Refrigerate for one hour. (Haystacks will harden when cooled.)
- 5. Store leftover haystacks in refrigerator.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts

No equipment required! Which means less dishes to clean, which is always a good thing!
These raw chocolate haystacks are awesome. I like to store them in the fridge for quick sugar fixes. These haystacks are probably one of my top 5 favourite recipes because they are really quick and really good!
Best served cold, straight-out of the fridge because coconut oil will liquify again once warm. (Note: you can freeze them for longer storage, but they are moist and much better when refrigerated rather than frozen.)
To get the white-coconut effect as seen in the picture, roll your finished haystacks in some additional shredded coconut before freezing.
Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
- This recipe is low in Calories.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Dietary Fiber, and Riboflavin.
Amounts per 47 g (2 oz) suggested serving
Name | Amount | % Daily |
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Calories | 270 | 11 % |
Protein | 1.8 g | 3 % |
Fat | 25 g | 31 % |
Carbohydrates | 15 g | 4 % |
Dietary Fiber | 4 g | 12 % |
Sugars | 10 g | |
Calcium | 23 mg | 2 % |
Iron | 1.1 mg | 8 % |
Sodium | 57 mg | 2 % |
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Comments and Reviews
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The Rawtarian
Nov 02, 2012
I always nibble a bit while waiting. We're human!
Amy Leffler
Oct 09, 2012
Can Hershey's Cocoa Unsweetened powder be used for this recipe?
The Rawtarian
Oct 11, 2012
Yes Amy, I don't see why not - the powder is probably not truly raw but the recipe will still turn out well
Ronda Perry
Oct 07, 2012
Delicious! Even my husband loves them! I too, prefer totally raw. What I did was to use agave instead of maple syrup with a few drops of maple flavoring. Absolutely wonderful! Thanks for your website! I recommend it to everybody!
The Rawtarian
Oct 07, 2012
That sounds like an awesome substitution Ronda.
Miraim
Oct 01, 2012
Can the maple syrup be replaced with raw honey?
The Rawtarian
Oct 07, 2012
I haven't tried this recipe with honey yet, but since honey is sweeter than maple syrup I would reduce the amount a bit
Kat
Sep 30, 2012
Oh my Lord - these are delicious! The coconut oil make them so rich and utterly decadent! Yummy :)
The Rawtarian
Sep 30, 2012
I am so glad you like them, Kat! Pretty easy, huh? Did you eat them right out of the freezer?
Kat
Oct 01, 2012
Ridiculously easy! I ate them before I froze them and after :D
The Rawtarian
Oct 01, 2012
You and me both, my friend! Lol Kat
Kim
Sep 29, 2012
Is it ok to serve toddler (raw cocoa powder)
The Rawtarian
Sep 29, 2012
Perhaps you could try with carob instead :)
Nicole
Mar 02, 2013
Is using the carob as a chocolate sub an equal exchange?
The Rawtarian
Mar 03, 2013
Hi Nicole, since carob has a weaker flavor than cocoa you could maybe add 1.5 times more carob. Example: 1 cup cocoa = 1.5 cups carob
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