Raw Cacao Bites

Raw Cacao Bites

A two-ingredient base that feels indulgent but is packed with minerals, antioxidants, and healthy fats.

Time: 15 minutes + 30 minutes chilling  ·  Yield: 12 bites

Ingredients

  • 80 g (⅓ cup) coconut oil, melted
  • 40 g (⅓ cup) raw cacao powder
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • Pinch of fine sea salt
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • *Optional additions:**
  • 1 Tbsp nut butter (swirled on top)
  • Chopped almonds or hazelnuts
  • Sea salt flakes
  • Dried goji berries
  • Toasted coconut flakes
  • Cacao nibs

Method

  1. Whisk the melted coconut oil, cacao powder, maple syrup, salt, and vanilla until smooth. Taste — it should be rich and slightly bittersweet.
  2. Pour into silicone candy molds, mini muffin tins, or ice cube trays.
  3. Add any toppings or additions, pressing them gently into the chocolate.
  4. Freeze 30 minutes until solid.
  5. Pop out of the molds. They'll soften quickly at room temperature (coconut oil melts at 24°C (76°F)), so eat them cold.
  6. *Storage:** Freezer for up to 2 months. Refrigerator for 2 weeks.

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