Cacao and chia caramel cups

Kristy Celoni Dessert, Recipes, Snacks
Cacao and chia caramel cups
Bite size sweet treat without the guilt
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Prep Time
20 min
Prep Time
20 min
Ingredients
  1. Raw cacao and chia caramel cups
  2. Base;
  3. 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds
  4. 1 cup of coconut
  5. 6 dates
  6. 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  7. Caramel filling;
  8. 10 dates soaked
  9. 1/2 cup maple syrup
  10. 2 tablespoons honey
  11. 2 tablespoons cup of tahini
  12. 1/4 cup chia seeds
  13. 2 tablespoons Bioglan coconut powder (optional) mixed with 1/4 cup hot water.
  14. 1/2 tspn vanilla extract
  15. pinch salt
  16. Topping;
  17. 4 tablespoons of coconut oil
  18. 3 tablespoons cacao powder
  19. 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
  1. These are super sweet so I usually make these in mini tart or mini muffin tins (bite size serves).
  2. Soak dates, chia seeds with coconut powder and hot water mix.
  3. Place ingredients for base in food processor and mix until well combined.
  4. Press into tart tins and place in fridge
  5. Combine all ingredients for caramel and mix until smooth.
  6. Spoon thin layer into tart tins over the base.
  7. Combine ingredients for topping in small pan over a low heat. Stir until coconut oil is melted and ingredients are well combined.
  8. Pour layer over the top of each tart and place in fridge to set for at least an hour.
Notes
  1. Why is it healthy?
  2. Sunflower seeds - source of B1 andB6, magnesium
  3. Chia seeds- great source of protein, fibre, calcium and omega 3s
  4. Cacao - good source of antioxidants and magnesium for heart and muscle health
  5. Coconut oil -supports your immune system, benefits for your metabolism and energy levels
  6. Coconut water - natural source of electrolytes
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