Caramel Chewies Recipe
Prep time:
8 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Serves:
12
Andrea says: “Dates are nature’s candy, full of vitamins, minerals, and fibre! I love them for baking, smoothies, and just on their own. But more than anything, I love them in these decadent, all-natural Caramel Chewies!”
Ingredients
- 12 Medjool dates
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- ¼ cup vegan chocolate chips
- ¼ cup crushed peanuts or slivered almonds (optional)
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Method
1. Slice each date open enough to remove the pit. Fill each date with 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter or almond butter. Arrange the dates on a baking sheet or plate.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stir to create a smooth chocolate sauce, and drizzle over each date.
3. Sprinkle each date with the crushed peanuts or slivered almonds, if using, and a tiny bit of salt.
4. Freeze the dates for at least 1 hour for the best texture before serving. The dates can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 30 days.
Recipe taken from Plant Over Processed by Andrea Hannemann, which is out now, published by Dey Street Books (RRP: £20). Photography by Petrina Tinslay. The recipes have been adapted from the book.
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