Joyful Almond Superfood Squares
Recipe from The Verdant Life
Yield: 16
Ingredients
1/2 cup almond butter
1/2 cup agave syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
1/2 cup sifted raw cocoa powder (like Navitas Naturals)
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups puffed millet (or any puffed grain)
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1 Tbsp chia seeds
1/3 cup chopped vegan dark chocolate (I like 80-85%)
1/2 cup shredded coconut
Preparation
- Line an 8x8 or 9x7 baking dish with two sheets of parchment, one running in each direction and up the sides of the dish.
- In a medium saucepan on low heat, melt together the almond butter, agave, vanilla and almond milk. You may need to use a whisk to break up the almond butter.
- Stir in sifted cocoa powder and salt until just combined. The mixture will look thick, black and dense.
- Remove from heat and fold in puffed millet using a spatula.
- Fold in almonds, chia seeds and chocolate pieces.
- Press the mixture into the baking dish as evenly as possible.
- Sprinkle coconut on top and press down slightly with your hands.
- Cover and freeze for about 45 minutes. Cut into squares and store in the fridge or freezer.
This recipe was originally published as a guest blog on The Silver Lining.
