What can I use if I don't have barley malt powder for the white layer?

The recipe suggests substituting barley malt powder with gluten-free oat bran for a similar texture and binding quality.

How do I get the distinct layers to set properly?

After spreading each layer in the loaf tin, freeze it for 30 minutes before adding the next layer to ensure clean separation.

Can I make these bars ahead of time?

Yes, these bars are stored in the freezer and can be made in advance, simply defrosting for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

What's the purpose of soaking buckwheat groats?

Soaking buckwheat groats softens them, making them easier to fold into the layers for added texture and nutrients.

11 years ago

No-Bake Neapolitan Bars
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Name: No-Bake Neapolitan Bars [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 12-16
Ingredients: 2 medium/small (6 ounce) avocados, measured with pit; 1/3 cup cacao powder; 1/4 +2 Tablespoons sweetener of choice; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1/4 cup soaked buckwheat groats; Pinch salt; Optional: coffee powder; 1 cup white sweet potato mash, packed; 2 Tablespoons applesauce; 2 Tablespoons cashew butter; 2 Tablespoons barley malt powder (or sub for GF oat bran); 1 – 2 droppers liquid vanilla stevia; Pinch salt; 1/4 cup sweetener of choice; 1/4 cup soaked buckwheat groats; 1 medium beet: peeled, cubed + steamed; 1/2 cup white sweet potato mash, packed; 1 6 ounce avocado, measured with pit; 3 droppers liquid cherry vanilla stevia (or plain vanilla if preferred); pinch salt; 1/4 + 2 Tablespoons sweetener of choice; 1/3 cup cacao powder/carob; 1/3 cup coconut oil; 2 Tablespoons sweetener of choice (e.g. maple syrup)

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No-Bake Neapolitan Bars [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

12-16

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These are just ridiculously good-looking, super tasty, and actually easier to make than you think. It may look like a hefty list of ingredients but it’s actually not really that intense, and you can always sub ingredients that you don’t have on hand (like groats for oats).

Ingredients You Need for No-Bake Neapolitan Bars [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Chocolate Layer:

2 medium/small (6 ounce) avocados, measured with pit
1/3 cup cacao powder
1/4 +2 Tablespoons sweetener of choice
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup soaked buckwheat groats
Pinch salt
Optional: coffee powder

White Layer:

1 cup white sweet potato mash, packed
2 Tablespoons applesauce
2 Tablespoons cashew butter
2 Tablespoons barley malt powder (or sub for GF oat bran)
1 – 2 droppers liquid vanilla stevia
Pinch salt
1/4 cup sweetener of choice
1/4 cup soaked buckwheat groats

Pink Layer:

1 medium beet: peeled, cubed + steamed
1/2 cup white sweet potato mash, packed
1 6 ounce avocado, measured with pit
3 droppers liquid cherry vanilla stevia (or plain vanilla if preferred)
pinch salt
1/4 + 2 Tablespoons sweetener of choice

Chocolate drizzle:

1/3 cup cacao powder/carob
1/3 cup coconut oil
2 Tablespoons sweetener of choice (e.g. maple syrup)

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How to Prepare No-Bake Neapolitan Bars [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Blend each of the layers without the buckwheat, starting with the chocolate, then white, then pink layer.
Fold in the buckwheat into the chocolate and white layers.
Line a loaf tin with parchment and evenly spread out the chocolate layer, setting it in the freezer for 30 minutes before adding the white layer. Repeat with the last layer.
Heat up the coconut oil and sweetener in the microwave until clear, then whisk in the cacao powder and mix til smooth. Drizzle over the top and set to freeze for another 10 minutes.
Let the bar loaf defrost for 15 minutes before slicing.
Store in the freezer and defrost a few minutes before munching.