Soft and Chewy Chocolate-Hemp Squares with Coconut - Snacks Recipe
Soft and Chewy Chocolate-Hemp Squares with Coconut
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Category
snacks
Servings
9 squares
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
2 minutes
This recipe is quick and easy. Gluten-free and nutritious, these squares are packed with superfoods including chia seeds, hemp seeds, and raw cacao powder. They make a fantastic dessert or afternoon snack for both kids and adults.
Ingredients
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1 cup puffed quinoa
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2 cups crunchy puffed rice
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⅓ cup PRANA organic raw cacao powder
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⅓ cup PRANA organic finely grated coconut
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2 tbsp PRANA organic whole black ProactivChia seeds
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2 tbsp PRANA organic shelled hemp seeds
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1 pinch of sea salt
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¾ cup PRANA organic coconut oil (reserve 1 tsp for baking pan)
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4 tbsp maple syrup
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients (puffed quinoa, puffed rice, cocoa, coconut, ProactivChia, hemp and sea salt).
In a saucepan over low heat, melt coconut oil, then add in maple syrup and vanilla extract. Stir for a few seconds and remove from heat.
Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients, then mix to combine with a spatula.
Lightly grease an 8-inch (20 cm) square pan with reserved coconut oil. Pour mixture into greased pan and press in to an even thickness. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 45 minutes to 1 hour
Once chilled, cut into 9 squares.
Recipe Note
These squares will keep covered in the fridge.