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Walnut Hemp Chocolate Bars (Vegan, Gluten-free, Fruit-Sweetened)

The Vegan Monster — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 18:42:04 +0000

I’m in a bit of chocolate craze at the moment. And with my batch of fresh New Zealand grown hemp hearts, it is out of question what to make with it, right? Like something chocolatey? Coated in chocolate??

Well, the idea sounded just perfect to me. Since hemp seeds are very rich in Omega-3, I decided to add some more Omega-3 rich ingredients like walnuts and flax seeds. Add a delicious, crunchy chocolate coating and there you have an Omega-3 laden, delicious, healthier treat.

The center has quite a soft and fudgy texture which goes so well with the chocolate coating. I added some hemp seeds and lavender flowers for garnish. As always this recipe for Walnut Hemp Chocolate Bars is vegan, gluten-free, without refined sugar

Makes approx. 10 bars

For the bars:
200g walnuts, soak them in water for a few hours, rinse and drain
140g hemp hearts
140g dates, pitted and diced
2 tablespoons flax seeds, freshly ground
3 tablespoons FAIR-TRADE cocoa powder
For the chocolate coating:
100 to 200g chocolate drops or roughly chopped chocolate

Instructions:

1. After soaking the walnuts, rinse and drain them. Transfer to a high-speed blender, add hemp seeds and dates and pulse until it is quite crumbly.
2. Scoop the mixture into a bowl, add ground flax seeds and cocoa powder. Stir to combine.
3. Line a 20 x 20cm baking tray with baking paper and spread the mixture evenly. Place in freezer until it is quite firm (approx. 3 hours).
4. For the chocolate coating, melt the chocolate in a bowl, using the double boiler method. Cut the cake slab into bar sized portions. Using a fork, pick up one bar at a time and dip it into the melted chocolate. Garnish to your liking (I use hemp seeds and lavender flowers).
Store chilled in an air-tight container. Enjoy!
Please let me know what you think about this recipe, I’d love to hear from you! And if you remake this recipe, please share the picture with me on Pinterest, Instagram or Facebook.

Hemp Chocolate Ice Cream (Vegan, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Fruit-Sweetened)

The Vegan Monster — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 18:45:38 +0000

Not long ago I made these Chocolate Hemp Ice Pops, which had a surprising creamy texture and a very unique flavour. Loaded with Omega 3 and sweetened only with fruit, they make for a very special, healthier treat.
What if you make vegan ice cream instead of ice pops? I wondered. And of course, I just had to give it a try. Now I couldn’t use my ice cream maker on such short notice and decided to try a no churn version.

And yes! It worked out just fine! Of course it has a little more crunchy texture. So if you are a fan of creamy ice creams, better use that ice cream maker. Please also check out the note further down, on how to achieve the perfect texture.

This is one of those recipes that I just love! It is creamy, not too rich and once again proves, that dairy is not needed for an icy treat. All vegan, gluten-free, nut-free (if you skip the pistachios) and fruit-sweetened, it ticks many boxes while still tasting delicious!

Makes approx. 1 liter:

For the ice cream:
• 140g hemp seeds
• 140g dates, pitted and diced
• 450ml water
• 2 tablespoons FAIR-TRADE cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground vanilla
• 1 pinch salt (optional)
For the chocolate drizzle:
• 1 tablespoon sunflower seed butter (or nut butter if you are OK with nuts)
• 1 to 2 teaspoon FAIR-TRADE cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon ground coconut sugar
• 1 to 2 tablespoon water (depending on the desired consistency)

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients in a powerful blender until smooth
2. Pour the mixture into a freezer safe container and place in freezer until solid.
3. Once it is frozen, let it thaw for a few minutes until it is soft enough to scoop and serve.
Tip: For the perfect texture, place in fridge for up to 3 hours before serving.
Enjoy!
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Hemp Chocolate Ice Pops (vegan, Gluten-free, Fruit-Sweetened)

The Vegan Monster — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 08:59:10 +0000

Summer is here! And summer means ice cream time! So I tried a new ice pop recipe.
This time I used an ingredient that I have never used in a recipe before (besides the odd mylk or smoothie): hemp hearts! They are loaded with protein and Omega3. And because of the Omega3 you want to avoid heating it. So of course, I did the complete opposite and froze it! Ha!

These hemp hearts create a nutty, slightly earthy flavour which is quite unique. I love the creamy consistency. No dairy needed!

That makes this recipe for Hemp Chocolate Ice Pops not only vegan, gluten-free and fruit-sweetened, but also nut-free (well, as long as you don’t garnish them with pistachios as I did).

Make approx. 9 ice pops:

For the ice pops:
140g hemp seeds
140g dates, pitted and diced
450ml water
2 tablespoon FAIR-TRADE cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon ground vanilla
1 pinch salt (optional)
For the chocolate drizzle:
2 tablespoon cacao butter, melted
1 tablespoon FAIR-TRADE cocoa powder
2 tablespoon ground coconut sugar

Instructions:

1. For the ice pops, blend all ingredients in a powerful blender until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into the ice pop mould. Cover with lid, insert wooden sticks and place in freezer until solid (approx. 4 to 6 hours).
3. When the ice pops are frozen, take them out of the mould. Turning the mould upside down and letting some warm water run over it, can help to get them out easier.
4. Store ice pops in freezer while preparing the chocolate drizzle.
5. For the chocolate drizzle, combine the ingredients in a cup. It might help to place the cup in a bowl with warm water to keep the cacao butter soft.
6. Drizzle ice pops one by one with the chocolate and garnish to your liking. I use extra hemp hearts and some chopped pistachios.
Enjoy!
Please let me know what you think about this recipe, I’d love to hear from you! And if you remake this recipe, please share the picture with me on Pinterest, Instagram or Facebook.