Recipe Directions
- 1. Place dried, shredded coconut in food processor. Process for a couple of minutes. (It will seem like the coconut is too dry and you will want to add liquid. DON'T DO IT! Just keep processing. Eventually it will start to cling together and get oily-ish!)
- 2. Once it starts to get quite moist, add all remaining ingredients and process again until almost similar in texture to wet oily peanut butter! Or hummus! You know, all wet! (Or perhaps not QUITE as wet as hummus or PB, a bit crumblier than that, but it should definitely be moist and not grainy at all.)
- 3. Spoon your crazy white mixture into whatever molds/dish you want and PRESS DOWN FIRMLY WITH YOUR HANDS. (I don't have a lot of fancy cooking molds, so I just threw the mixture into a shallow glass dish and PRESSED IT DOWN FIRMLY with my hands.)
- 4. Place in freezer for at least 30 minutes. (It will harden and turn into what you see in the pic.)
- 5. YOU NOW HAVE RAW WHITE CHOCOLATE. Store it in the freezer at all times. Don't eat too much or you'll get a chocolate headache lol.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
By The Rawtarian Now, this recipe will confuse and confound you. Why? Because it is so easy and bizarre and the coconut transforms into "white chocolate" right in front of your eyes. In fact, you just have to try it to believe me! OK, so as you can see, I call it "white chocolate" even though it is mostly coconut. It does have a coconutty flavor, so do not be surprised about that, but to me it tastes more like white chocolate than like coconut. This raw white chocolate recipe is ridiculously sweet and heavy, so you can really only handle a nibble at a time.
A food processor is definitely required for this recipe. People, when I say that, you must listen to me. Stop blending when I tell you to processs, k? :) And vice versa. Said with love! Because I want you to succeed at this whole raw food thing!
I keep it in the freezer all the time. If you let it get warm, it will get all messy.
TIP: If you are one of those fancy people, you can use candy molds to make all different kinds of white chocolate candy, but all I did was press it into a dish and then cut/break into pieces once frozen. Because I am SO not fancy!
TIP: Leave a few tablespoons of the mixture in its unfrozen state and you can use the crumbly stuff for fun things, like crumbly sweet topping over chopped berries <drool>
CLARIFICATION: I took this picture with coconut oil in the background, but I did not use any coconut oil in this recipe. Sorry to confuse you. I was just uncooking up a storm yesterday and took a whole bunch of pictures at once.
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Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Calories, Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Dietary Fiber, and Riboflavin.
Amounts per 32 g (1 oz) suggested serving
| Name | Amount | % Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 178 | 7 % |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3 % |
| Fat | 15 g | 19 % |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g | 3 % |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g | 12 % |
| Sugars | 7 g | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1 % |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 6 % |
| Sodium | 39 mg | 2 % |
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Comments and Reviews
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Amy
Jun 06, 2013
These did not turn out white for me. I'm sure they are good, but not white. I used coconut nectar...same color as maple syrup. I even tried adding extra coconut.... ?
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The Rawtarian
Jun 09, 2013
Hi Amy, the coconut nectar would be what did it :) Mine turned out exactly as in the picture using the ingredients in the recipe. Hope they still tasted good though :)
Dlbroox
May 26, 2013
I am not a raw foodist although I do eat raw probably eighty percent of the time. I have some other dietary restrictions I have to dance around, and one of the things I cannot eat is chocolate. I can't even use cocoa. Snacking is such a challenge, so I visit your site often for ideas. I've also directed folks from mine to yours. Anyway, I couldn't get the coconut smooth using either a food processor or a vitamix, but that didn't stop me. It got oily enough, and then with the added ingredients and freezing, it came together very nicely. It's just the great combination of taste and texture I've been looking for to satiate my snack cravings. You truly have a wonderful site!
The Rawtarian
May 26, 2013
So glad that I've been part of your journey. Your note made me grin, Dlbroox. Bummer about the chocolate!! But this is a perfect example of a substitute that is chocalate-ish!
Meg
May 26, 2013
I was initially worried that I didn't process long enough, but they came out of the freezer looking just like the picture! To me they taste even better than white chocolate...Will definitely be making these again! Thanks for another great recipe :)
The Rawtarian
May 26, 2013
Thanks so much for your comment, Meg! I was beginning to wonder since so many people had problems with it, but mine came out so easily too. Appreciate your note :)
Liz
May 19, 2013
Loved this so yummy want to make this again
The Rawtarian
May 19, 2013
So glad it worked out well for you, Liz!
Janelle
May 09, 2013
The bars taste really good! Guilt-free dessert!
The Rawtarian
May 11, 2013
Love it Janelle!
Adelle
May 03, 2013
I have a machine similar to a thermomix. Could I make this as easily in a thermomix on a slower sped so that I'm not 'blending' the ingredients but rather 'processing' them?
nujacstar
Jun 17, 2013
Yummo!!! Just made these in my Thermomix. I used speeds 3-6 but not good results texturely (still taste devine :-)) Then I found this Raw Coconut Butter recipe blogged which is 3 mins / 37deg / speed 8, just scrape down bowl after 1 min, and crank up to speed 9 in last 30 secs for smooth. Result - smooth and devine. I didn't weigh the 3 cups but think they would be over the 200gm minimum. My next attempt at these will be perfect!!! Thanks Rawtarian :-)
The Rawtarian
Jul 08, 2013
Hi Nujacstar - great tips and thank you for sharing!! I don't use a thermomix, but I bet the same principle applies to regular FPs too. Glad to have you here! Comments like yours make this place an even better place!
The Rawtarian
May 11, 2013
Hi Adelle, I have never used a thermomix, but I am familiar with them in a general sense. They are supposed to also act like a food processor. I say give it a go.
Montgomery Heart
May 01, 2013
This is a great way to get more coconuts and the taste of white chocolate into your diet.
The Rawtarian
May 11, 2013
Agreed, Montgomery!
Mary O
Apr 30, 2013
I used unsweetened shredded raw coconut in my cuisine art. I processed it for more than an hour and all I got was coconut dust and a smokin hot food processor. The texture of my coconut looked like your picture. I'm not sure what I did wrong?
The Rawtarian
May 11, 2013
Hi all, if it's not happening within the first 10 minutes it's not going to happen!!
One thing that might be needed is for you to stop and start quite a bit - and scrape the coconut around inside to ensure that it gets properly distributed.
Lori_Desi
Apr 29, 2013
Okay, so my processor isn't the only one that experienced heating and smoke. =/ Is there a way this could've been prevented or is there a risk of burning out the motor if I try again?
Annie Woodhurst
Jun 29, 2013
my food process isn't cutting it either, and the coconut I was using was way to big.....sooo.......being determined I am putting it in the vitamix, and it made the coconut shred, and so I added the rest of the ingred. and its now in the freezer! Keeping my fingers crossed, as a newbie to Raw Foods!!!!
Time for a new food processor....
The Rawtarian
Jul 08, 2013
Hi Annie, good problem solving! How did they turn out?
The Rawtarian
May 11, 2013
Hi Desirae, It sounds like your food processor is not up to the task. (Or probably, your coconut is not the right type - it doesn't have enough oil in it perhaps). I'd say that you should avoid this recipe unless you try a different type of coconut.
Paticake
Apr 29, 2013
My wife is putting up with my rawterian meals because she knows it is important for her health but I get these strange looks and she says things like "No, that does not sound appetizing but I'll eat it. Strawberrys are in season and I planned to make a raw chocolate covered strawberry recipe I found to make her smile. Now I can double punch with the white chocolate.
It's weird, having done so much with processors, etc., I know I can make your recipe before even trying because the recipe makes sense. I know some folks have had problems but HANG IN THERE! The more time you spend with processors, blenders, stick blenders, (You gotta get one for making mayo.) the better you will become at understanding and dealing with raw foods.
Thank you for this. I already have all the ingredients. Tonight, the Empress will dine on confections only.
The Rawtarian
May 11, 2013
Hi Paticake, your note made me laugh and smile all rolled into one. Hope the empress is impressed!!
Jin Kim
Apr 27, 2013
Oh my god! This raw white chocolate bar is amazing! It took such a short time and the ingredients are so simple! And taste awsome:)!
It really does taste like real white chocolate! I was suprised when I bite this for the first time. Thank you soooooooo much!!!
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