Raw Chocolate Fudge Crumble Bars
I felt the need to make them, and since there was nothing stopping me, I gave it a go. For the crust, in place of the refined sugar I chose to use dates, because they are caramelly like brown sugar and so tasty. I kept the oats as a base, because I like their flavor and the crust tasted wonderful even before I combined it with the filling. Like oatmeal cookie dough. For the filling, I decided to use avocados for their rich silky quality. It ended up tasting like really good chocolate mousse, and even better with the crumbly topping and crust. These were way better than those bars I had as a kid, and they didn't put me in a sugar coma. So I felt free to enjoy seconds!
Raw Chocolate Fudge Crumble Bars
Makes 20
crust:2 cups finely shredded dried coconut
2 cups Raw Rolled Oats
2 1/2 cups soft medjool dates, pitted (if they are not soft, soak them for 30 minutes and drain well)
Topping:
1 cup raw rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
2 cups diced avocados
2/3 cup medjool dates
1/4 cup raw coconut nectar
2/3 cup raw cacao powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup raw coconut butter, warmed to liquid
To make the filling, in a high speed blender or food processor combine all ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy. Remove the filling from the food processor (if you do not have a high speed blender and the mixture is not completely smooth, you can strain the mixture.) Pour over the prepared crust, and smooth to the sides, then sprinkle with the reserved topping, and chill in the freezer until set (about 2 hours).
Cut into 20 bars.