Raw desserts have gained popularity for their fresh, nutrient-packed qualities—indulge in sweets without the traditional baking. The guiding principle of raw food, focuses on keeping preparation temperatures low (below 111°F).
This helps preserve the natural enzymes, vitamins, and minerals in the ingredients, which can be lost in higher-heat cooking and baking. High-quality protein powder (SarvaaOrganics.com) boosts the nutritional value. Chocolate lovers don’t have to compromise digestibility and nutrient absorption.
By keeping the ingredients "raw," pastry chef Heather Hinsley of Delicious Details delivers nutritional integrity—letting the flavors and textures shine through in a pure, unprocessed way. Raw desserts offer wholesome, minimally processed ingredients—nuts, seeds, fruits, and natural sweeteners. The result? A nourishing dessert without glycemic spikes. Advantages: Raw and no-bake desserts tend to be gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, making them ideal for a variety of dietary preferences that are a delicious, nutrient-packed option for any occasion.
Ingredients:
1 cup (200 g) Cacao Butter often referred to as Cacao Paste
1⁄4 cup (64 g) Coconut Manna often referred to as Coconut Butter
1 cup (166 g) Coconut Sugar (powdered)
3⁄4 cup (177 ml) Maple Syrup (room temp)
2.5 T (20g) Sarvaa Organics Cacao Plus! Protein Powder
3⁄4 cup (70 g) Pure Cacao Powder
3⁄4 cup (177 ml) Coconut Oil (melted)
2⁄3 cup (158 ml) Coconut Milk (room temp)
1 tsp (3 g) Sunflower Lecithin
1 tsp (3 ml) Vanilla Extract
Decoration Cacao Nibs
Instructions:
Option1: Hand mixing. Melt the cacao butter in a double boiler. Once melted, add in coconut manna, stirring until smooth. Add maple syrup and coconut sugar to the mixture and stir well. Slowly add the cacao powder and protein powder (or extra cacao powder) stirring to create a smooth, chocolatey batter.
Mix in the melted coconut oil and coconut milk until smooth batter, add sunflower lecithin and vanilla, stir vigorously for 7-8 minutes until high shine is achieved. Pro hack: Lumps can be removed by sending batter through a mesh strainer.
Option 2: High-speed blender, add all of the above ingredients to achieve a thick smooth chocolatey batter. Pour the batter into your pan or silicon mold and sprinkle with cacao nibs. Chill until firm, cut into bite-sized squares or remove from silicon mold. Enjoy these rich, satisfying wholesome brownies!
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