Heart-Healthy Almond Chocolate Dairy-Free Dessert
Indulge in the goodness of this **Heart-Healthy Almond Chocolate Dairy-Free Dessert**, a rich and decadent treat that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Crafted with nutrient-packed raw almonds, naturally sweet pitted dates, velvety coconut milk, and antioxidant-rich dark chocolate, this dessert is completely dairy-free and refined-sugar-free, making it perfect for those seeking a guilt-free indulgence. Featuring a no-bake almond-date base and a luscious chocolate ganache topping sweetened with maple syrup, it’s sprinkled with crunchy chopped almonds for added texture. With just 20 minutes of prep, this easy, vegan-friendly recipe promises to satisfy every chocolate craving while supporting a heart-healthy lifestyle. Serve it chilled for the perfect sweet finale to any meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw almonds
- 8 Pitted dates
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 100 grams Dark chocolate (70% or higher cacao)
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea salt
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1/4 cup Chopped almonds
Instructions
Begin by soaking the pitted dates in warm water for about 15 minutes to soften them, then drain and set aside.
Place the raw almonds in a food processor and pulse until they form a coarse meal.
Add the softened dates, unsweetened cocoa powder, sea salt, and vanilla extract to the food processor. Process until the mixture becomes a sticky dough-like consistency.
Press the almond-date mixture into the bottom of a parchment-lined 8x8 inch square pan to form the base for the dessert. Set aside.
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place them in a medium heatproof bowl.
In a small saucepan, heat the coconut milk over low heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for about 2 minutes to melt the chocolate.
Gently whisk the coconut milk and melted chocolate together until smooth and glossy.
Stir in the maple syrup until fully incorporated.
Pour the chocolate mixture evenly over the almond-date base and smooth out the top with a spatula.
Sprinkle the chopped almonds over the top of the chocolate layer.
Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours, or until set.
Once set, cut into squares and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2608 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.2 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.9 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 646 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 317.4 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 68.8 g | 246% | |
| Total Sugars | 204.3 g | ||
| Protein | 65.1 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 781 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 30.6 mg | 170% | |
| Potassium | 4628 mg | 98% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
