Jan 31st is WORLD VEGAN CHOCOLATE DAY!

A good day to indulge your sweet tooth.
To celebrate, we created this easy, homemade vegan chocolate bark recipe for you!

Follow the simple steps to make a wholesome, crunchy, chocolatey snack that everyone can enjoy. For a nut free version, replace the cashews with sunflower seeds, or choose your preferred ingredient.

Full recipe: https://veganeasy.org/recipes/homemade-vegan-chocolate-bark/

(OR see further below)

WORLD VEGAN CHOCOLATE DAY was founded by the vegan Willy Wonka, Adrian Ling, CEO of Plamil Foods, as a day for both vegans and non-vegans alike to explore the diverse and ever-expanding world of cruelty-free cocoa creations.

Read more about it here: https://veganeasy.org/worldveganchocday

Homemade Vegan Chocolate Bark recipe:

⇨ INGREDIENTS (makes 35-40 pieces)

150g/5.3oz cacao butter
60g/2.1oz cocoa powder
3 Tbsp pure maple syrup
20g/0.7oz (1/3 cup) soy protein crisps
30g/1oz (1/4 cup) goji berries
60g/2.1oz (1/3 cup) sultanas or golden raisins
1 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
Optional: 1-2 drops of rose water

→ Maple-roasted cashews & pepitas
70g/2.5oz (1/2 cup) raw cashews (use sunflower seeds for nut-free version)
50g/1.8oz (1/3 cup) pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
1 Tbsp pure maple syrup

⇨ INSTRUCTIONS
1. Maple-roasted cashews & pepitas: Preheat oven to 180C/350F and line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Break the cashews into halves or leave whole. Spread the cashews and pepitas on the lined baking tray and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. Bake for 10 minutes, then allow to cool while the chocolate is prepared.
3. Prepare the chocolate: Line a tray with baking paper. Using a double boiler, melt the cacao butter. If the cacao butter pieces are large, chop them into smaller pieces so that they melt faster. Once melted, remove from the heat.
4. Stir in the cocoa powder, maple syrup, cashews, pepitas, soy crisps, goji berries, sultanas, melted coconut oil and optional rose water.
5. Pour the chocolate mixture onto the lined tray and spread evenly.
6. Place the tray in the freezer for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened.
7. Once ready, break the bark into small pieces and enjoy.