By The Green Parent
25th November 2022
Moon Bars by Laura Fuentes
Like the Empress’s castle in the movie The Neverending Story, you’ll find pieces disappearing, one by one. The Empress, Moon Child, didn’t get her name until the very end of the movie, where Bastian shouts out her name in a desperate attempt to save her.
For months, I found myself coming back to the freezer, breaking off one small piece, savoring it, and racking my brain for a name that would properly fit the recipe. I came up with Moon “Child” Bars.
These bars aren’t just great; they are epic. And like all good stories, you don’t want them to end.
Yield: 12 bars
Bottom Layer
• 55 g almonds
• 55 g pecan halves
• 2 pitted dates
Middle Layers
• 250 g melted coconut butter
• 220 g pitted dates
• 60 ml hot water
Top Layer
• 85 g dark chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• Coarse sea salt
For this recipe to be dairy-free, use allergy-friendly chocolate chips.
1. To the bowl of a food processor, add the almonds, pecans, and dates. Cover and process until a thick dough forms. Firmly press the crust into a lined 23 cm x 23 cm baking dish.
2. Melt the coconut butter and pour over the crust. Freeze for 1 hour or until firm.
3. Add the dates and hot water to the food processor and process until a thick paste forms. Spread date mixture over the frozen bars and set aside in the freezer.
4. Combine the chocolate and coconut oil in a bowl over a pan of boiling water, until melted, stirring with a fork until smooth.
5. Pour the chocolate over the bars and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle coarse sea salt over the top. Freeze until set, about 2 hours.
6. To serve, remove from freezer and allow to thaw for 10 minutes before slicing into 12 bars.
Kitchen Note - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to a month.
MORE INSPIRATION
READ Clean Treats for Everyone : Healthy Desserts and Snacks Made with Simple, Real Food Ingredients by Laura Fuentes
EXPLORE The 30 day clean eating programme at momables.com
