No Bake German Chocolate Cake Bites
German chocolate cake has always been a favorite of mine, every since I was a kid. For my birthday every year, my grandma would ask me what kind of cake I wanted. She would always make it from scratch. There was a good chance I’d probably say German Chocolate. Something about that rich coconut, nutty, chocolate, combination is so darn good.
I realized i’ve only ever made a healthier version of this classic, once before, and knew I had to get on it. I wanted to make it more simple, less work, and require less ingredients. So I kept this recipe no bake, raw, vegan, and paleo. It is pretty versatile; you can switch up ingredients for what you have on hand. Don’t have or like pecans? Use walnuts or almonds. Have fun with it. They will be delicious either way!
No Bake German Chocolate Cake Bites (No bake, vegan, paleo)
Ingredients:
- 1-1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup cacao powder
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup pecans/walnuts
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans/walnuts
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1 tbsp salted caramel almond butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup solid part of canned coconut milk
Instructions:
- Combine all brownie ingredients in a food processor and process until a dough forms, starting with only 1 cup of the almond flour. If your mixture is too wet, add the extra 1/2 cup. I have noticed different flours work differently here! I recommend tasing and adjusting as you go!
- Once your dough is ready, divide evenly amongst a cupcake tin, pressing it down firmly into the bottom. Set aside.
- To make the filling, combine everything in a bowl and mix until combined. If your mixture is having trouble sticking together, add another tablespoon or so of nut butter. Divide evenly amongst the cups, pressing down slightly.
- Make the ganache by melting the chocolate and coconut milk together until smooth, slowly. Be sure to stir it frequently to prevent it from burning. Divide the ganache amongst the cupcake tins, spreading the mixture evenly.
- Place in the freezer to set! Enjoy!