Why use cauliflower in these chocolate bars?

Steamed and blended cauliflower provides a smooth, moist base for these bars, contributing to their fudgy texture without adding a strong vegetable flavor.

How do I know when the chocolate cauliflower bars are baked?

Bake the bars for about 30 minutes at 355 degreesF, or until the center feels firm when gently pressed.

What makes these chocolate cauliflower bars gluten-free?

These bars are gluten-free because they use buckwheat flour instead of traditional wheat flour, combined with ground walnuts as a base.

How should I store leftover Chocolate Cauliflower Bars?

Store the cooled Chocolate Cauliflower Bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain their freshness and texture.

Is the dark chocolate topping necessary for these bars?

The dark chocolate drizzle and cacao nibs are an optional topping, adding extra richness and crunch, but the bars are delicious on their own.

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Chocolate Cauliflower Bars
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Name: Chocolate Cauliflower Bars [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 ounces cauliflower florets (2 cups when blended); 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 1 cup ground walnuts; 1/2 cup buckwheat flour; 1/4 cup raw cacao powder; 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed; 1/3 cup coconut sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; A pinch of sea salt; 1.7 ounces dark chocolate; Raw cacao nibs

HM By: Hana Mendes

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A plate of 16 square Chocolate Cauliflower Bars, drizzled with melted dark chocolate and sprinkled with raw cacao nibs.

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Ingredients You Need for Chocolate Cauliflower Bars [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the Chocolate Bars:

14 ounces cauliflower florets (2 cups when blended)
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 cup ground walnuts
1/2 cup buckwheat flour
1/4 cup raw cacao powder
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1/3 cup coconut sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
A pinch of sea salt

For the Optional Topping:

1.7 ounces dark chocolate
Raw cacao nibs

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How to Prepare Chocolate Cauliflower Bars [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Boil or steam cauliflower until soft, drain well, and blend until smooth. Stir in the coconut oil and set aside.
Preheat the oven to 355°F.
Line 9x9-inch square baking dish with baking paper.
In a large bowl whisk together ground walnuts, buckwheat flour, cacao powder, flaxseed, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and sea salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the cauliflower and stir until combined.
Spoon the mixture into the baking dish and level the surface.
Place into the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, until it feels firm in the middle.
Leave to cool down completely before cutting into 16 bars.
Melt the dark chocolate in double boiler and drizzle over the bars. Sprinkle with few raw cacao nibs.
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.