Vickys Double Chocolate & Raspberry Dessert Squares, Gluten, Dairy, Egg & Soy-Free, Raw Vegan
- 100 grams gluten-free oats
- 180 grams medjool dates, pitted
- 30 grams cocoa powder
- 130 grams almonds
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled & pitted
- 60 grams cocoa powder
- 90 grams medjool dates, pitted
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 160 grams raspberries
- 1 1/2 tbsp chai seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 maple or agave syrup to taste
- Blend the dates for the base to a smooth paste in your food processor/blender and set to one side
- Grind the oats and almonds to a fine crumb in the blender and add the cocoa powder and the date paste along with the almond and vanilla extracts
- Process until the mixture starts to come together in a large ball.
- You may need 1 or 2 tbsp of water depending on how moist your dates are.
- The mixture should be a little moist but not wet.
- Add a little maple syrup or agave to sweeten if desired
- Press the mixture in a lined, 8 inch square tray.
- Press flat with the back of a spoon.
- Place in the fridge while you make the filling
- Blend or mash the avocados to a smooth puree and set to one side.
- Blend the dates to a paste and add back in the avocado.
- Blitz to combine
- Add in the oil, vanilla extract and cocoa powder.
- Process until combined.
- Scrape down the sides of the blender as required to ensure it all mixes together well.
- Sweeten with agave or maple syrup if required
- Spread the filling over the base, smoothing over the surface with the back of a spoon.
- Return the tray to the fridge to set
- Put all ingredients for the topping in a pot, bring to the boil, and reduce to a simmer for about ten minutes
- Place in a bowl to cool a bit, add agave to taste, then let set in the fridge for about 30 minutes before spreading on top of the other two layers
- Leave the tray in the fridge to set for 4 - 6 hours.
- Slice into 9 squares.
- Will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days
- Serve with a few fresh raspbereies and some of my coconut or cashew cream for a delicious dessert!
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Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/345898-vickys-double-chocolate-raspberry-dessert-squares-gluten-dairy-egg-soy-free-raw-vegan (may not work)