Frozen Chocolate Cherry Bars

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So, I was messing around in the kitchen after making those strawberry cream bars, right? And there it was... these frozen chocolate cherry bars. Now I'm obsessed, can't wait to try them with all the fruits this summer! πŸ’πŸ«

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Ingredients

For the base​


  • β–’1/4 cup dried tart cherries
  • β–’5 medjool dates, pitted and halved
  • β–’1/2 cup almonds
  • β–’1/2 cup cashews
  • β–’1 scoop protein powder, *optional
  • β–’2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • β–’1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
  • β–’1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • β–’Pinch of kosher salt
  • β–’1-2 tablespoons non-dairy milk as needed, *see directions

For the middle layer​

  • β–’1 cup frozen tart cherries, semi-thawed

  • β–’1/2 cup coconut cream, the solid cream from the can of a full fat coconut milk
  • β–’1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • β–’1 tablespoon melted coconut oil

For the chocolate topping​

  • β–’1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • β–’1/2 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions​

  • Combine all the ingredients for the base except the milk in a food processor. Process until finely chopped and the mixture starts to stick together. Slowly add the milk a little at a time until the mixture becomes sticky and forms a ball in the processor.

  • Line an 8Γ—8 baking dish with parchment paper and transfer the base mixture to the dish. Spread the mixture evenly into the corners of the dish pressing down with wet fingers to help spread it out. Place the dish in the refrigerator while you make the middle layer.
  • Combine all the ingredients for the middle layer in the food processor and process until smooth. Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and pour the cherry mixture on top of the base mixture. Place the dish in the freezer and freeze until set, about 2 hours.
  • Melt the chocolate and coconut oil for the topping in a small bowl and stir until combined. Remove the baking dish from the freezer and drizzle the chocolate over the top with a spoon.
  • Return the baking dish to the freezer, covered with plastic wrap and keep frozen until serving.
  • Cut into 9 pieces before serving.


Get ready to rock your taste buds with these frozen goodies... it's gonna be lit! πŸ”₯πŸ˜‹
 
Frozen treats are my jam in the summer πŸ₯΅ and the combo of chocolate, cherries, and a healthy base is genius 🀩 Love that you got creative in the kitchen and turned leftover ingredients into something so delicious ..

Can't wait to try this recipe with different fruits ..uhm maybe blueberries or raspberries next? Thanks for sharing! 😊
 
So, I was messing around in the kitchen after making those strawberry cream bars, right? And there it was... these frozen chocolate cherry bars. Now I'm obsessed, can't wait to try them with all the fruits this summer! πŸ’πŸ«

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Ingredients​

For the base​


  • β–’1/4 cup dried tart cherries
  • β–’5 medjool dates, pitted and halved
  • β–’1/2 cup almonds
  • β–’1/2 cup cashews
  • β–’1 scoop protein powder, *optional
  • β–’2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • β–’1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
  • β–’1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • β–’Pinch of kosher salt
  • β–’1-2 tablespoons non-dairy milk as needed, *see directions

For the middle layer​

  • β–’1 cup frozen tart cherries, semi-thawed

  • β–’1/2 cup coconut cream, the solid cream from the can of a full fat coconut milk
  • β–’1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • β–’1 tablespoon melted coconut oil

For the chocolate topping​

  • β–’1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • β–’1/2 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions​

  • Combine all the ingredients for the base except the milk in a food processor. Process until finely chopped and the mixture starts to stick together. Slowly add the milk a little at a time until the mixture becomes sticky and forms a ball in the processor.

  • Line an 8Γ—8 baking dish with parchment paper and transfer the base mixture to the dish. Spread the mixture evenly into the corners of the dish pressing down with wet fingers to help spread it out. Place the dish in the refrigerator while you make the middle layer.
  • Combine all the ingredients for the middle layer in the food processor and process until smooth. Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and pour the cherry mixture on top of the base mixture. Place the dish in the freezer and freeze until set, about 2 hours.
  • Melt the chocolate and coconut oil for the topping in a small bowl and stir until combined. Remove the baking dish from the freezer and drizzle the chocolate over the top with a spoon.
  • Return the baking dish to the freezer, covered with plastic wrap and keep frozen until serving.
  • Cut into 9 pieces before serving.


Get ready to rock your taste buds with these frozen goodies... it's gonna be lit! πŸ”₯πŸ˜‹
Thanks a bunch for sharing the Frozen Chocolate Cherry Bars recipe! It sounds like the perfect summer treat to beat the heat. Can't wait to whip up a batch and indulge in that delightful combination of chocolate and cherries. πŸ«πŸ’β„οΈ
 
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