Christmas is around the corner and finally I feel like I'm allowed to listen to christmas songs. This is by far my favorite holiday so I like to make the most of it. It's the only time of the year where you're not judged for baking cakes and cookies three times a week, or for bailing on the gym to drink hot chocolate, while binging on christmas movies. It's also the only time of year where the cold and dark winter nights stop feeling gloomy and become colorful and filled with warmth and beauty.
Last night I wanted to make something good and christmassy so I turned on some christmas music and made delicious treats. They turned out perfect and can make great christmas presents for those who can't, or don't want to, spend a lot of money. They're sure to make your loved ones happy.
These are very popular in Iceland and couldn't be easier to make. The coconut bites are perfect when you want to make something with your kids and/ or something quick but delicious.
Ingredients:
100g vegan butter
1 dl sugar
3 dl quick oats
3 Tbsp raw cacao
1 tsp vanilla sugar
Pinch of salt
Shredded coconut for covering
100g vegan butter
1 dl sugar
3 dl quick oats
3 Tbsp raw cacao
1 tsp vanilla sugar
Pinch of salt
Shredded coconut for covering
Directions:
1. Start by beating together butter and sugar with an electric beater until it becomes light and fluffy.
2. Put the other ingredients in a big bowl and mix well together.
3. Make little balls and roll them in the shredded coconut.
4. Keep the coconut bites in the fridge for an hour before serving.
Salted caramel bites
This recipe was made by my friend. These treats are so freaking delicious. The combination of the sweet and salty flavors is perfect. I would eat them everyday if I could.
Ingredients:
2, 1/2 dl dates (remember to pit them before you put them in
the food processor)
2 dl salted cashews
1 heaped Tbsp peanut butter
2 tsp raw cacao
100g dark chocolate
1 tsp coconut oil
1/4 tsp salt flakes
2, 1/2 dl dates (remember to pit them before you put them in
the food processor)
2 dl salted cashews
1 heaped Tbsp peanut butter
2 tsp raw cacao
100g dark chocolate
1 tsp coconut oil
1/4 tsp salt flakes
Directions:
1. Start by pitting the dates and soaking them in water for about 10 minutes.
2. While they are soaking put the cashews in a food processor on pulse. You don't want them to become too grated. Place them in a small bowl for later.
3. Put the dates, peanut butter and cacao in the food processor until it becomes like a smooth paste.
4. Put the dough in a big bowl, add the cashews and mix together with your hands.
5. Make little balls and put in the freezer for few minutes while you melt the chocolate.
6. Melt chocolate, coconut oil and salt flakes together.
7. Cover the caramel bites with the chocolate and garnish with salt flakes.
8. Put in the fridge for an hour before serving.
Helga María