Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free, Gluten- Free, Raw, Vegan festive bite.
These marzipan and cranberry refined sugar-free bites will put you in a festive mood. One little piece of homemade marzipan on a pecan base, covered with dark chocolate and cranberries has only 84 calories. The guilt-free little squares will be perfect for a Christmas celebration. They are completely dairy-free, gluten-free and 100% Vegan. Therefore, you can snack on them when the sweet craving attacks and feel absolutely good about it. Dark chocolate altogether with the sweet marzipan layer will satisfy your sweet tooth.
I have never been a big marzipan fan. As a child when given a box of chocolates the marzipan one was like ‘Billy no Mates’. It all had changed when I made these homemade bites. By using coconut milk, I made these bites dairy-free. Refined sugar has been replaced by zero calories powdered erythritol and pure maple syrup. To keep it healthy and delicious I used for drizzling 100% cacao dark chocolate. When you try these packed with minerals like iron and potassium bites it will make your day only better!
What I like most about these bites is that they are 100% raw. No baking required! Most importantly, all you need is one food processor, some nourishing ingredients and about 20 minutes of your time. If you are looking for a small luscious snack, that is under 100 calories and packed with great nourishing ingredients and fibre then you may want to to try this recipe below. Besides that, you can save your time by making a double batch and keeping these raw treats in the freezer, even up to a month.
Are you on a diet, or maybe you want to lose weight? You can have them too! Just skip the chocolate drizzle on the top and use fewer cranberries and almond flakes. If you like the combination of marzipan and cherries you may want to try my Velvety Almond and Cherry Pie or alternatively, if you prefer caramel and coconut then these raw sugar-free Bountwix bites will steal your heart!
When you make these delicious festive bites tag me #misstuffcookie. I am looking forward to seeing your sugar-free creations!
Enjoy raw-baking! 😉
Marzipan & Cranberry Vegan Raw Bite
Ingredients
Method
- In a food processor finely grind pecans and cashews. Add the rest of crust ingredients and keep blending until sticky dough creates.
- Line baking tray (15 cm x 15 cm) with the parchment paper. Pour the dough and press firmly from the top using the spatula. Put aside.
- In a separate bowl mix all the marzipan layer ingredients and spread equally on the pecan base.
- To make a chocolate layer - melt the coconut oil. Next, add erythritol and mix until fully combined. Add the rest of the chocolate mousse ingredients and mix well for a bit longer. Pour the chocolate on the top of the marzipan layer.
- Sprinkle with roasted almond flakes, chopped dried cranberries (or cherries) and drizzle with three squares of melted dark chocolate (optional).
- Place in the freezer for about 20 minutes, Remove, let it thaw for 5 minutes in a room temperature and cut into smaller bites. Keep refrigerated for about 5 - 6 days or up to a month in an airtight container in the freezer.
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