Coffee & Sweets
The Best Mars Chocolate Bars Recipe (healthy, low-fat, nutrient-rich)
OMG, guys! I am super excited for sharing this recipe with you! These mars chocolate bars are better than the original mars chocolate, only without all that unhealthy refined sugar and calories!
If you follow me for a while you know how much I like recreating recipes from my childhood, and one of those recipes is this one! I am so proud of these bars. Everyone who tried them was literally stunned! I keep giving the recipe to so many people, because really these mars chocolate bars are delicious.
These mars chocolate bars are another proof that you can totally recreate a healthy, low-fat, and nutrient rich recipe out of your favorite chocolate and eat it guilt-free!
The Best Mars Chocolate Bars
Ingredients
Nougat (first layer)
- 1/2 cup raw almonds (soaked in water for at least 4 hours)
- 1/2 cup raw cashew nuts (soaked in water for at least 4 hours)
- 2 tbsp agave syrup
- 1 tbsp organic Lucuma powder (optional, but recommended for caramel-like flavor)
- 1-2 tbsp water
Caramel (second layer)
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 2 tbsp agave syrup
- 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 2 tbsp water
- 10 medjool dates
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Chocolate layer
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or agave syrup)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- These mars bars are raw, so line any 8 x 8 or deep dish pan with parchment paper and put aside.
- Remove the water from the soaking nuts, wash them with clean water and add them to a food processor. Add all nougat-layer ingredients into the food processor as well.
- Process until you get a creamy and smooth texture. Add the first layer into the pan and press with a spatula to make it even. Add it in the fridge while preparing the second layer.
- Prepare the caramel layer by adding all ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Add the second layer on top of the nougat layer, again make it even using a spoon or a spatula.
- Add it in the freezer for 15 minutes, or in the fridge for an hour to completely set and thicken.
- For the chocolate layer, add all ingredients into a small bowl and mix until combined and no cocoa lumps are visible.
- When the bars are completely thickened and combined, cut them into small bars.
- Cover each bar in the chocolate mixture and put them in the fridge to firm.
- You can keep the bars in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Before serving take them out of the freezer as they only need a couple of minutes and they are ready to be eaten!
What do you think of this delicious raw mars chocolate bars? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
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