Vegan Peppermint Bark: Making Your Own Vegan Chocolate
The version that uses the store-bought chocolate has half the calories, less fat, and it's just easier to make. However, from scratch will yield peppermint bark with no cholesterol, fewer carbs, and less sugar. So, you'll need to pick the method that works best for you and your diet.
Should you choose to make your own, note that the white chocolate won't look white like actual white chocolate. It will be beige. If you use roasted cashew butter instead of raw, it will come out even more caramel coloured, though still tasty.
- 1 cup cacao butter
- 1/2 cup raw cashew butter (smooth, unsalted)
- 1 cup coconut sugar (powdered, sifted)
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup cacao butter
- 1/2 cup raw cashew butter (smooth, unsalted)
- 1 cup coconut sugar (powdered, sifted)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 8 vegan candy canes (crushed)
In a large, heat-safe glass or stainless steel mixing bowl, add the cacao butter and place over a pot of simmering water. Slowly melt the cacao butter. Once melted, add the cashew butter and stir until completely combined.
Sift in the powdered sugar, and stir until the sugar is completely melted. Stir in the cacao powder until well combined. Add the peppermint extract and mix very well.
Pour into prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer about 8" x 14" in size with an offset spatula. Refrigerate until set (about 20 minutes).
In a large, heat-safe glass or stainless steel mixing bowl, add the cacao butter and place over a pot of simmering water. Slowly melt the cacao butter. Once melted, add the cashew butter and stir until completely combined.
Sift in the powdered sugar, and stir until the sugar is completely melted. Add the vanilla extract and mix very well.
Pour onto the baking sheet evenly over the layer of dark chocolate.
Sprinkle the top of the chocolate layers with the crushed candy cane. Refrigerate again until set (about 20 minutes).
Cut or snap the chocolate into 1" pieces and store in an airtight container. Enjoy!
Servings 56
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 136kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10.3g16%
- Saturated Fat 5.13g26%
- Sodium 14.15mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 11.18g4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.03g5%
- Sugars 8.54g
- Protein 0.68g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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