I came up with a shortcut homemade version that take you precisely 10 minutes.
Raw Vegan Gluten-Free 3-Ingredient, 10-Minute Chocolate “Turtles”
1/3 c pecans (walnuts will do in a pinch)
1/2 c melted chocolate (i.e. 2 Full-Size Squares of Melted Baker’s Brand Chocolate because it’s dairy-free, or melt 1/2 c Chocolate Chips, or a Cocoa Powder/Agave/Coconut Oil Mix)
1/8 to 1/4 c agave + pinch of salt. Freeze this mixture to create your raw vegan caramel sauce. Or, use your favorite Caramel Sauce or Caramel Ice Cream Topping
Yields: 4 Turtles. Intentionally a very small recipe, feel free to mass-produce.
Directions:
First, melt your chocolate (Raw Foodies, use whatever ratios of raw cocoa powder, agave, & coconut oil suits you to keep it raw). I use the 45 seconds in the microwave trick and melted about 1/4 c worth, which is 1 Baker’s Chocolate Full-Sized Square. (You’ll melt the other square later).
Take the 1/3 c pecans & Divide into 4 Piles on parchment paper or wax paper for easy removal & Pour the melted Chocolate over the Nut Piles. Try to distribute it evenly.
Next, Pour the Caramel Sauce of your choice over the Chocolate-ized Nut Piles
I love Caramel so I was not shy about going heavy-handed.
Pour Chocolate over the Top. I melted up 1 more square now.
Transfer to the Freezer or Fridge to allow for hardening.
In a half hour or less, look at how chilly & yummy that Vegan Turtle looks!
The Underside of the Raw Vegan Turtle
And the side view
oh gosh! Sometimes on days like that you just have to laugh. That coffee sounds yummy! I'm going to TJs next week and will be on the lookout for it for sure.
BTW-Thanks for your sweet comments (I always look forward to them) :)
Sorry you didn't make it to Yoga! I had a frustrating experience one time. I was going to yoga(45 minutes away!). I pulled over at a Wendy's to use the bathroom and when I got ready to leave, my car was messed up!! I was 5 MINUTES away from class and could NOT get there!! I was SO mad! Oh well:) Better luck next time!
You did post one of my links. Thanks :-)
sorry to hear the morning didn't quite go as planned… :/ i have to be in the right frame of mind to tackle places like that! a tasty week my friend, as always :)
So much fun stuff (except for your yucky morning). I LOVE the idea of making some tasty turtles, I used to love those in my pre vegan days.
I'm glad to see you were so inspired by my peanut butter cups that you've been making them nearly every day! Aren't they the BEST!?!?
Hope tomorrow morning is a bit better for you!
Thanks for posting a recap! I definitely missed that turtle post and they look uh-mazing. Holymoly.
I don't usually like flavoured coffees, but gingerbread sounds wonderful! (san grounds, of course). I sometimes like to sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves in the coffee before I brew it, so I bet I'd love that stuff :)
Ugh. Bad morning. I hear ya. But hey, today's a new today and the world is ours to tackle :D Hope you're having a lovely Sunday!
ohhhh, sorry today was a pain. GOSH I hate days like that…makes me nuts.
but your week's recap was worth it!
I love your lulumon pics! sweet!
Have a relaxing Sunday
gingerbread coffee? woah. thatd be SO amazing. Haha. i have definatly had coffee grindes expand and explooode. so not fun.
You are so awesome to do Tribute posts :D. I always crave everything you post on your blog. its no wonder everyone is mixin' in thurr kitchin' to make your yummies!!
your lulu lemon outfit is super cute. I need to do a lulu shop.. its been to long. Their bags are stunning!
Aw don't you hate when your day starts out like that? Bummer. Ah well I hope the rest of your day improved big time. As for shopping, I really hate it actually. I am such a bad shopper. As long as I know where to get what I am looking for, I like to be in and out!
yahooo for Nordstrom rack. :) And officially, I think I've commented on all your previous blogs I got behind on. :( So I hope you seee them!
P.S.I made your broccoli slaw with vegan dressing today for lunch and (didn't even let it merry for 4 hours, as I was eating THEN AND NOW.) but it was fantastic! We keep a jar of apple cider vinegar (Braggs as well) mixed with raw honey in the fridge for multi-purposes and I just mixed that with our safflower mayo. Delish! And I found a new love? Raw broccoli, holy YUM.
And ugh on the yoga lock-down. C'est la vie.
Have a great Sunday Miss Averie. I am officially 1 post to go on my reader, till I'm caught up! Yay.
LOVED this recap!! :) that coffee sounds aweeesome! i am totally with you on the chaotic sale rack thing..
ps you are like my yoga role model
Oh Averie, what is this Holiday coffee??? I think i am in love!!
I am reading over the link back to your site tomorrow when I have more time! Thank you :) And i am going to email you, or you can contact me at iheartwellness@gmail.com re: allergies baby!!
XXOO
I'm with you! I get overwhelmed by those sale racks! Too many choices, too little order :/
I'm with you! I get overwhelmed by those sale racks! Too many choices, too little order :/
Aww, I'm so sorry to hear about your stressful morning. That's never a fun way to start out your weekend, but it sounds like you made the best of it and didn't let it get you down! :)
OMG I SOOOOOO get you on the Nordstrom Rack chaos. Honestly, I can't STAND stores like that. TJ Maxx, Forever 21… they just overwhelm me and make shopping truly frustrating for me. I LOVE shopping, but only when it's more structured and enjoyable.
Thanks for the shoutout Averie!
xxoo
Heather
Your post always inspire me to be more adventurous with my meals. Everything looks great!