How times change. Trends come and go.
Do you go with the flow or stand your ground and resist change?
I’ve never been a trend addict (except for a short “Townie” clothes phase back in the early 80’s), I’ve always done pretty much what I have wanted, worn what I feel comfortable in and bought things that make me smile or make my life easier in some way. But food, well that is a slightly different matter…
If you’d have told me, a few months ago, I’d be posting recipes for making scrummy Vegan Ferrero Rocher, vegan no cheese and dairy-free ice cream, I’d have laughed at you!
But, here I am. July 2019, amid what seems like a vegan revolution that has been growing for a few years and is gaining momentum at a great pace, about to tell you about these simple and scrummy Vegan Ferrero Rocher.
Before I share this simple and delicious treat with you, I must state that I am not vegan and have no intention of becoming vegan. However, I do believe it is a great compliment to our current Mediterranean style diet. Having been on a day course with www.vegetarianos.org, my eyes were opened to a whole new way of cooking. I have many new recipes that are improving our day to day eating habits. All easy to make and all super tasty.
NOTE: (Not all the recipes I have tested were tasty …. so they won’t be shared or repeated in our kitchen 😉 ) No matter how “healthy” something is, if it isn’t tasty, we don’t make it again. Simples!
How To Make Vegan Ferrero Rocher Style Energy Treats
Ingredients
- 100 g pitted dates
- 70 g toasted hazelnuts or almonds
- 1 dessertspoon cocoa powder
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 bar vegan chocolate
- 12- 15 whole toasted hazelnuts for centre
- 20 g crushed nuts (of your choice) for decoration
Instructions
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Blend the nuts until they form a fine powder, with no chunks.
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Chop the dates and add to blender
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Add cocoa powder
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Blend all ingredients together until evenly mixed.
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Using a dessertspoon to measure, make small balls of the mixture and insert a whole hazelnut into the centre. Set aside.
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Melt the chocolate in a bowl, over a saucepan of boiling water.
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Cover the balls in chocolate and put on a plate to cool and set.
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Sprinkle with crushed nuts or add crushed nuts to the melted chocolate (whichever you prefer!)
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Leave to cool in the fridge until the chocolate has hardened.
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Eat and enjoy!
Vegan Ferrero Rocher Style Energy Treats
