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
I am definitely going to have to get some of that gingerbread coffee! I don't have a drip coffee maket, but maybe I can force it to work in my French press? ;-)
I just emailed your blog to five of my clients so they can try some of your raw vegan desserts…
https://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/
ohhh everything looks so good! chia seeds seriously freak me out when they are upclose! haha…but they taste so good I could eat them all day long!
ahh I cannot believe this happened with the coffee!! at least you salvaged one cup and boy does it sound delicious!
tiffany's?? saawwweettt tell him to read this post hint hint…
I hope to get some bloomingdales/lululemon goodies!
I'm terrible in department stores. I get so overwhelmed!!
I am a thrift whoreeee. In fact, I've never set foot in to a nordtroms ever, and dared to enter a bloomingdales but once and almost died. I am a slave to TJmaxx and Marshalls and have been known to venture in to goodwill in pursuit of hidden gems.
So sorry to hear about your stressful morning, madaam! Hopefully that java (oh my god!) salvaged the day.. sans the grit.
p.s. I will pay you to open up your own coffee and baked goods shop and wear that apron. Something to think about ;)
Darn it! So close and yet so far : ( I LOVE being in group yoga classes too so I feel for you.
That is NOT how you break in a coffee maker ; ) Glad you were able to salvage one cup. It sounds delicious!
Okay, so I got the almond butter ready to go and I'm on this darned cleanse! The stars are not aligning for me to have some of those chocolate almond butter cups : (
You know what's sad? I take my kids to the Rack for clothes and I get mine at Old Navy. What's up with that?!? It's easier to shop for them there than it is for myself. I get my real deals at the grocery stores. If I don't save at least 50% I feel like I've failed. Oh well, I'll have my day : )
Hi Loveeeeeeeeeeee
These recap posts are neat- I really enjoy being reminded of all your wonderfulness!!!!!!!
Vegan slaw dressing is something I obviously need to make soon.
I really need to put my chia seeds to use soon as well.
I loveeee stores like TJ Maxx and Forever 21. Yes it is overwhelming, but I find amazing deals always!
HAVE A WONDERFUL SUNDAY MAMAAAAAAAAAAAA
I posted about your Raw Vegan PB Cups and EVERYONE agreed they are addictive little buggers!
Aww sorry for the stressful morning. I am going to yoga later I need it! Lululemon rocks just wish I could afford even a shirt in there!
Um I buy at TJ because I'm in college, but I HATE it. I get so lost and overwhelmed. I need order in my life. Like an aisle with my name above it because it drives me CRAZY to have no order in my life!
I hope your husband hits up Tiffany's as well! If my mom hits it up for me for Valentine's Day (lol she's waaay better than any boyfriend), then your hubby must fulfill that duty lol. :p Anyway, I'm sorry to hear about things not going your way but I'm glad you had some ups in there! I adore the picture of you in that apron. It makes me wish you were my cooking partner in crime! I hope you have a restful and enjoyable Sunday. Ahh peacefulnesss.
XO
I haven't had time to comment on all your fantabulous posts, Averie, but I've been reading 'em! :-D
First, congratulations on your yoga teaching gig!! YAY!!!
And, girl, you've overdone yourself with all these yummy recipes you've been posting!! The peanut butter cups are GORGEOUS!! Can't wait to make those!!!
Too bad you got locked out of yoga. And just by a few minutes. That's sad. Hopefully it won't happen again.
And thanks to linking to me, from when I made your chia seed pudding. It's soooooooooooo delicious! I'm out of chia seeds now – gotta stock up soon!
Keep rawkin' the blogosphere!!!
Hugs,
Michele
i hope you find that little blue box under your xmas tree girl ;)
i'm SO glad you got my comment just in time!! how fun is that :) haha i can't believe your coff machine exploded though. boooooo. you're super good at salvaging the bad things. so mayjah props to you girl! have a fun sunday!!
I'm glad your day picked up! You are making me hungry for roasted veggies :)
thanks for the recap!! since I've been away seriously this was great and let me look back at a couple recipes I missed.
hmm shopping.. I am not great with the huge stores, so I usually hit the sale rack and then bolt unless it's not busy. I like the smaller stores…more focused.
I'm so jealous of your espresso machine.
Taylor
Sorry you got locked out! I need to take you to the Last Chance Nordstroms! Bargain shopping heaven!
Oh man…that sucks about being locked out of the yoga studio. I'm sorry! Murphy's Law it seems….when one thing goes wrong it's kind of like a domino effect. At least the coffee tasted good!
Seeing your roast potatoes made me think of my mom. They made me smile… :)