Recipe Directions
- 1. Process: Place all shortbread ingredients in the food processor. Process until the mixture sticks together and the dates are well processed.
- 2. Dump shortbread mixture into your pan. Press the crust down firmly in your dish with your hands. (Shortbread base is now done.)
- 3. Blend: Place all chocolate mixture ingredients into a high-speed blender. Blend until very smooth.
- 4. Pour/deposit chocolate mixture on top of shortbread, similar to pouring icing on brownies. Smooth with the back of a spoon.
- 5. Freeze: Cover and freeze for at least 1 hour. Always store these in the freezer.
- 6. Eat! I like to slice a frozen piece, then let the slice thaw out on the counter for 15 minutes or so.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
By The Rawtarian These are freezer bars. I tend to make them in a square baking dish.
if you're having trouble getting the chocolate mixture to blend properly, turn your high-speed blender off and insert a spatula down one side to let a pocket of air down near the blades. Then remove the spatula, put the lid back on and continue blending--going from slow all the way up to fast again.
You must use the coconut oil in this recipe. It's what makes the chocolatey mixture thicken in the freezer.
These raw chocolate shortbread bars call for a lot of lemon juice, but that's the secret ingredient that makes the chocolate taste a bit more zingy (like chocolate cheesecake) rather than just like pure chocolate. This gives the chocolate a deeper dimension and more of an adult flavour.
These bars need to be stored in the freezer.
I am addicted to these right now. Serve them with thawed raspberries thrown on top = dreamy!
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Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Calories, Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Iron.
Amounts per 47 g (2 oz) suggested serving
| Name | Amount | % Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 209 | 8 % |
| Protein | 3 g | 5 % |
| Fat | 15 g | 19 % |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g | 5 % |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 8 % |
| Sugars | 13 g | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1 % |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 10 % |
| Sodium | 29 mg | 1 % |
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Comments and Reviews
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ellen
May 18, 2014
thank you for responding!!
The Rawtarian
May 25, 2014
My pleasure Ellen :)
Krystal
Apr 30, 2014
Krystal 's Review
Raw chocolate shortbread bars
I AM IN LOVE!!! These were so easy to make and so darn delicious! I made them for a co-worker's b-day and nobody could believe that they were healthy or raw!
The Rawtarian
May 01, 2014
Love to hear this, Krystal. Glad the shortbread bars impressed!!!! :)
Caroline
Mar 09, 2014
Caroline's Review
Raw chocolate shortbread bars
One word - Amazing!
The Rawtarian
Mar 24, 2014
So glad you liked, Caroline
Matt Dettman
Mar 04, 2014
Matt Dettman's Review
Raw chocolate shortbread bars
We've been enjoying these bars for a long time now. Last time I made them I was out of raw cashews and had no lemon juice. I had some raw black pepper cashews and used fresh squeeze organic OJ instead.
We loved them! Any port in a storm, right?
Matt
The Rawtarian
Mar 06, 2014
Hi Matt,
Black pepper cashews! Interesting. Nice twist, I bet!
Glad you found a way to "make it work!"
Am
Feb 25, 2014
How long will these keep in the freezer for?
The Rawtarian
Mar 06, 2014
Hi Am,
Indefinitely - but usually once something's been in the freezer for more than 2 weeks I start to get a little turned off by it haha
Nefredia
Feb 19, 2014
Nefredia's Review
Raw chocolate shortbread bars
Loved this recipe and it was a hit with all my friends. Thank you. I was wondering if I could substitute something for chocolate if I just wanted a lemon topping that would be firm and have a texture similar to the chocolate. Any ideas?
The Rawtarian
Mar 06, 2014
Hi Nefredia,
I like the way you think! Sounds yummy.
I'd say keep it simple - make the exact same recipe, omit the cacao, add a bit more lemon juice and maybe 1 tablespoon fresh lemon rind. It won't be very yellow colored - maybe you could add a tiny bit of turmeric to get a vibrant yellow color, but it might impact that flavor so be careful with that!
Annie Woodhurst
Feb 19, 2014
these are truly amazing!! thanks so much for your easy, and tasty recipes! I need to try something other than desserts, but can't seem to get past the desserts! hmmm....back to the freezer ;-)
The Rawtarian
Mar 01, 2014
I totally hear you on the desserts, Annie!
Annie Woodhurst
Feb 19, 2014
Annie Woodhurst's Review
Raw chocolate shortbread bars
I forgot to rate it! 5/5!
The Rawtarian
Mar 01, 2014
An excellent rating, thank you!
Lisa Brune
Feb 18, 2014
Lisa Brune's Review
Raw chocolate shortbread bars
Oh my! I am SUCH a big fan of this recipe. My 4 year old daughter made it with me and she didn't like the chocolate straight out of the blender, and I was worried about the strong lemon flavour, but once the recipe had set it was completely delightful to every one of my taste buds, and my daughter keeps pinching them from the freezer. Thank you so much, and I look forward to trying many more of your recipes. You're a gem xx
The Rawtarian
Mar 01, 2014
Aw, thanks Lisa. I'm glad your daughter approves of these! :)
Davida
Feb 08, 2014
I was not so sure about this recipe when I tasted the liquid chocolate, but after it froze you totally get the chocolate "cheesecake" taste! Love this, thanks so much!
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The Rawtarian
Feb 09, 2014
So glad you're enjoying Davida!
Lindajane
Jan 24, 2014
Lindajane's Review
Raw chocolate shortbread bars
Totally agree with Amanda, I could live off these!!
Thanks for yet another fab recipe! x
The Rawtarian
Jan 31, 2014
These ARE pretty tasty! And you are welcome! :)
Karyn
Jan 18, 2014
I took these yummy treats to work and everyone loved them. They couldn't understand that is wasn't real chocolate but cashews. I will definitely be making these again. Thank you.
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The Rawtarian
Feb 01, 2014
Karyn, isn't it the best surprising the non-raw folks with such good eats?
Tracey
Jan 13, 2014
Is there any way these recipes could be dehydrated rather than frozen?
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