Replace the packaged, overly processed sweets in your freezer with these better-for-you, no-bake bars! Combine antioxidant-rich dark chocolate and matcha tea with other nutritious whole-food ingredients, plus a hint of zesty lemon for good measure. Indulge after dinner – or any time of day – when you’re craving something sweet!
Vegan Matcha Chocolate Bars
Prep Time 1 hour
Chill Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 251 kcal
Ingredients
Crust
- 8 Lotus Biscoff Cookies
- 2 Tbsp. coconut oil melted
Matcha filling
- 1 can (15 oz.) coconut milk refrigerated for 24 hours, solidified cream only
- 1/2 pkg. (1/2 lb.) silken tofu
- 5 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp. melted coconut oil
- 1 Tbsp. matcha powder
- Lemon zest
Chocolate coating & topping
- 3.5 oz. dark chocolate
- 2 tsp. coconut oil
- 1 Lotus Biscoff Cookie crushed
Instructions
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To press tofu, wrap in paper towel, place between two plates and place weights on top. Let drain for about 1 hour.
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Line 7-inch square mold with parchment paper.
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Crust: In food processer, pulse cookies until crumbly. Add melted coconut oil and process until resembles wet sand. Press mixture into bottom of square mold.
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Matcha filling: In high-speed blender, combine all matcha filling ingredients, including drained tofu and solidified cream from canned coconut (Note: Save liquid for future use). Pour into crust and freeze 2 hours or until mixture sets.
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Remove from mold and cut into 12 bars. Return to freezer.
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In saucepan or double boiler, melt dark chocolate and coconut oil.
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Dip bars into chocolate and sprinkle crushed cookies on top. Freeze until ready to serve. Thaw at room temperature 3-5 minutes before eating.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Vegan Matcha Chocolate Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 16g80%
Trans Fat 0.003g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 34mg1%
Potassium 189mg5%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 65IU1%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.