Chewy Almond Carob Bites
What a yummy treat! One could also call these energy bars, and they could be made with any nut butter, combinations of "add ins" and cocoa powder instead of carob. Quick and easy to make, loaded with lots of healthy fats and fiber, and sweet to eat. What's not to love?
In a small sauce pan over medium heat, combine:
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup almond butter*
Heat the almond butter and coconut oil until it is melted.
*I made my own almond butter using 1 cup of soaked and dehydrated raw almond plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil ground in my food processor until it had turned to butter, about 2 minutes.
Add, stirring continuously:
1/3 cup xylitol
1/3 cup carob powder
3 tablespoons coconut sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla (I make my own)
1/8 teaspoon Real Salt or Himalayan Pink salt
Cook this mixture until it thickens. Just before it's ready, it will release the oil, but keep stirring until it mixes back in.* That's when it is done. Remove the pan from the heat.
Add and stir well:
1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1/4 cup soaked and dehydrated pepitas (pumpkin seeds) or other seeds**
Spread the dough into an 8" square pan. Press the top down with parchment or waxed paper. When they have cooled a few minutes, cut them into squares. Chill the bars in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
*The second time I made this, the oil didn't mix back in. They are fine, but just cook the candy until it thickens, don't try to get the oil to re-emulsify.
**Also, I added an additional 1/4 cup, (total), of chia and flax seeds to the mixture and it turned out great.
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