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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The Rawtarian
Jan 09, 2013
Hi Jeanie, yes, for the base you can use raisins or prunes instead of dates. However, dates are definitely best.
Cindy
Jan 08, 2013
Hi! I want to say I'm excited about finding this site. This recipe was awesome, and I can't wait to try many more. Is it possible to omit the coconut oil?
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The Rawtarian
Jan 09, 2013
Hi Cindy, glad to have you here and to see that you are enjoying the app. :) Sorry, but you can't omit the coconut oil... Its purpose is to harden when cold - so if you don't use it, it will be a sloppy mess :(
Christine
Jan 06, 2013
I made these last evening and they are sooooo delicious! Thanks for all your recepies!
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The Rawtarian
Jan 06, 2013
My pleasure Christine! Glad to have you here :)
Kelli
Jan 05, 2013
My son is allergic to tree nuts so I would love to try this recipe with an alternative. Could I swap out cashews for sunflower seeds or butter? Maybe mixed with a little coconut flour? Any ideas? Sounds delish!!!
The Rawtarian
Jan 06, 2013
Hi Kelli, for the CRUST you can substitute for a wide variety of seeds- like sunflower seeds instead of the cashews.
HOWEVER, for the chocolate part you need the cashews (or macadamia nuts) both of which are tree nuts so that won't work.
BUT the good news is that instead of making the chocolate topping recommended here (which is definitely the best for this recipe) you could try another choco recipe, like a more fudgy topping like this icing which can freeze. It won't be the same or as good, but it's a good alternative: http://www.therawtarian.com/raw-chocolate-icing
Sha
Jan 04, 2013
this is SO YUMMY !!!! Thankyou!
The Rawtarian
Jan 06, 2013
My pleasure Sha :)
Vivienne
Jan 04, 2013
Hi. Made a batch this morning and they are amazing!! I love the lemon zingyness and found the shortbread just plain yummy to eat straight out of the blender!! Tweet (with pics) posted into cyberspace.
The Rawtarian
Jan 06, 2013
Saw your tweet Viv! Divine!! xox
Vivienne
Jan 06, 2013
Update: friends + hubby have nearly gobbled up this weeks batch so more on the "must make" list for next week. Had lunch today with non veggie / non vegan friends who now want recipes!! Love it!!
p.s. am hooked on the shortbread base so plan on experimenting with that to make bars for hubby's snack box (and me of course..hee hee),...will keep you posted on success!
Vivienne
Jan 13, 2013
Me again - update no.2 - Experimental bars divine + supplies going fast!! More shortbread made - I think this is my all time fav recipe right now. So easy to make and just so fulfilling too! yum x20!!
The Rawtarian
Jan 26, 2013
lol you are a raw experimenting diva Viv! love it
The Rawtarian
Jan 06, 2013
Love it Vivienne! I love that base too - it is so good, so easy, and very neutral tasting but yummy - so it seems to go with everything, which I love
keep me posted :)
Vivienne
Jan 09, 2013
Had to share - experimented with shortbread base to make healthy bars for hubby + me as snax - huge success! Used the shortbread base but left out the coconut and then added organic currants and sunflower seeds to the mix. I then divided the mixture into two and to one I added buckwheat (with cinnamon + spices) leaving the other plain. Can't decide which are my favourite. Really delish!
The Rawtarian
Jan 09, 2013
Um... YUM Viv!
Sue
Jan 03, 2013
These look great! Can I use xylitol instead of maple syrup?
The Rawtarian
Jan 06, 2013
Hi Sue, I have never used xylitol, sorry.
Jennie
Jan 02, 2013
Hi, love your site! Do I need a high speed blender for the chocolate or will a regular blender do? Jennie
The Rawtarian
Jan 06, 2013
Hi Jennie, if your blender is really crappy try soaking the cashews in warm water for an hour before making to soften them. (Be sure to dry them off well before using so that you don't accidentally water the recipe down with your wet cashews)
Bernadette
Dec 31, 2012
Question for you: is it possible to use some other form of sweetener? I serimes find dates to be a bit of a pain to work with.
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The Rawtarian
Jan 06, 2013
Hi Bernadette, you may be able to use raisins instead. HOWEVER, if you are finding dates to be frustrating to work with, you need to soften your dates first! Soak them in warm water for half an hour, then pat them dry (very dry) with a clean tea towel.
(Also, it probably has a lot to do with the quality of your equipment. If possible, upgrade to a better food processor. You won't regret it!)
Debbie
Dec 31, 2012
Love love love these! Love this mobile app too
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The Rawtarian
Jan 06, 2013
Glad to have you here Debbie, and so glad you are enjoying the app! It has exceeded my expectations - and I love it too! I just couldn't go back to not having the app - especially because my computer is on a different floor of my house than my kitchen
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