Can I make these raw matcha chocolate bars nut-free?

Yes, the recipe notes suggest checking for nut-free substitutions for walnuts, which could involve seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds, though the texture might vary slightly.

How do I achieve the right texture for the bar base?

Blend walnuts, cashews, and dates in a food processor until they reach the consistency of a chunky couscous before adding the other ingredients.

How long do these raw matcha chocolate bars need to set?

After pressing into a tray, place them in the freezer for an hour to fully set before slicing.

What's the best way to store these matcha chocolate bars?

Keep the sliced bars stored in the freezer for up to a month to maintain their texture and freshness.

What liquid sweeteners can I use in this recipe?

The recipe suggests coconut nectar, brown rice syrup, yacon syrup, or maple syrup as suitable liquid sweeteners.

10 years ago

Raw Matcha Chocolate Bars
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

BG By: Buffy-Ellen Gill

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

1 cup walnuts (see notes for nut-free substitutions)
1 cup cashews
1 cup dates
1/2 cup cacao powder
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup cacao nibs
3 tablespoons liquid sweetener (coconut nectar, brown rice syrup, yacon syrup, or maple syrup)
2 tablespoons matcha powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

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

Blend walnuts, cashews, and dates in a food processor until they reach the consistency of a chunky couscous.
Add remaining ingredients and pulse gently until combined enough to stick together between your fingers, but still retaining some texture.
Press into a square baking tray lined with plastic wrap. Place in freezer for an hour to set.
Remove, sprinkle with extra matcha powder, then slice into bars. Keep stored in the freezer for up to a month.

Notes

If you want to make these bars nut-free, you can swap the walnuts and cashews for sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds, desiccated coconut or a blend of all three.