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Apricot Cacao Raw Squares – gluten, dairy and egg free

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My Apricot Cacao Raw Squares came following a major lull in energy. The sugar cravings kicked in again this week, not sure if it’s the poopy weather and my body telling me to bulk up and hibernate or the lack of sleep I’m getting ergo, complete sugar crash by the afternoon? Either way, I needed to make a sweet treat, but not too icky sweet and bad for you! Enter my Apricot Cacao Raw Squares.

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I’ve made something very similar in the past in the form of my Cherry Choc Raw Squares  but this time I wanted a treat with a difference, a multi-layered treat perhaps (oh, I reckon I can rustle one up!)…There had been a packed of dried apricots looking longingly at me every time I opened my cupboard so I decided to put them to good use. This may look a complicated treat but I promise you it’s not. To be fair, none of my recipes are mind boggling when it comes to following them, it’s how I like to rock and roll.

Can I make these Apricot Cacao Raw Squares without nuts?

You could swap out the nut butter with a dairy free plant butter if you wish or a dairy free chocolate spread (nut free of course). This actually sounds really appealing to me and I am going to make this myself. if you are not a fan of coconut then the options you have are; swap the desiccated coconut to extra gluten free oats. Change the coconut oil for plant butter (I use Flora plant butter if you need a recommendation).

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How should I store my raw apricot and prune squares?

This is the best bit about these no-bake squares. These Apricot Cacao Raw Squares keep so well in the fridge for up to a month (probably more, but they’ve never lasted that long). I simply keep them in a Tupperware container with a lid on to prevent fridge smells changing the flavour of your treats.

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Apricot Cacao Raw Squares Recipe

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Apricot Cacao and Prune Slice

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Not as difficult as it looks, these Apricot Cacao and Prune Slices are actually really simple to make yet impressive enough to gift. A great alternative to baked goods, these can be kept in the fridge and used to snack on for up to a month.
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Tea Time, Treat
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 9
Calories 298 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 200 g dried prunes
  • 100 g gluten free oats
  • 50 g coconut oil
  • 50 g desiccated coconut
  • 50 g nut butter I used cashew nut
  • 1 tbsp carob flour you can use cocoa powder in its place

For the apricot layer

  • 200 g dried apricots
  • 30 g coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp water

For the chocolate topping

  • 100 g 70% dairy free dark chocolate

Instructions
 

  • Simply add all the base ingredients to a blender/food processor and whizz them all up until they come together into a paste.
  • In a lined square brownie tin (mine’s 8″x8″) press the prune mixture down firmly.
  • Repeat the blending process with the apricot layer ingredients, the water is to loosen the mixture to enable you to whizz it all up.
  • Add this layer to the tin and smooth evenly to the edges
  • Melt the chocolate in the microwave (careful not to burn, 70% has a tendency to do this if you’re not careful)
  • Smooth the chocolate over the top of the apricot layer.
  • Pop in the fridge for 30mins for the chocolate and layers to harden off
  • Cut into 12 equal size squares

Notes

I keep these squares in the fridge to keep them hard and fresh.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Apricot Cacao and Prune Slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
298
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
11
g
55
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Sodium
 
6
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
538
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
39
g
13
%
Fiber
 
6
g
24
%
Sugar
 
21
g
23
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
975
IU
20
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
51
mg
5
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Apricot, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Easy, Energy, Gluten Free, No Bake, Simple, Vegan
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  1. Sue says

    22/10/2024 at 12:02 am

    I first made the Apricot Cacao & Prune Slice more than a year ago specifically for a friend of mine who loves apricots. We both have been enjoying this treat ever since. No bake, easy to make & a delicious treat for any time of the day. This is a “go to” recipe in my house.

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      14/11/2024 at 8:12 pm

      This is a lovely comment to come on here and read, thank you Sue for taking the time to pop back and make me smile :-)

      Reply
  2. dannie says

    20/06/2018 at 7:55 am

    Hi Rebecca,thanks fro sharing the recipe.I love the use of chocolate topping on the recipe.

    Reply
  3. CAFFAHOLIC says

    10/01/2018 at 4:27 pm

    woah! This is super delicious… loved it and even tried it. cooking was perfect. Thanks for sharing this :)

    Reply
  4. Kate - Gluten Free Alchemist says

    20/02/2017 at 10:01 pm

    These look fab! Love the ingredient list….. Right now I’m starving and could eat a whole batch!!! x

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      21/02/2017 at 2:05 pm

      It all started when I had a load of odds and sods in my cupboard that I wanted to se up, like you I’m not afraid to experiment, some work, some don’t … this one did ;-)

      Reply
  5. Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says

    20/02/2017 at 8:30 pm

    Oooh these look and sound so good! The hubby would love them! Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      21/02/2017 at 2:03 pm

      Thank you, lol, you’re not the first to say their hubby would enjoy it, could be onto something here!

      Reply
  6. Vicki Montague says

    20/02/2017 at 1:36 pm

    I love the look of these! I may well be making a ‘version’ of these without the oats…perhaps with extra nuts…to suit the low carb diet that seems to suit me ;)! YUM.

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      20/02/2017 at 6:12 pm

      I’m sure you could easily adapt them Vicki they are very filling so watch out!

      Reply
  7. Honest Mum says

    17/02/2017 at 10:24 pm

    These look incredible. I can’t eat nuts, what would you recommend instead xx

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      18/02/2017 at 12:11 am

      Thank you. To be fair the nut butter is there to add a bit more protein and loosen the mixture, you could easily sub the butter for a couple of tbsp’s of water to enable the mix to come together into a ball. If you ever get time to make them in your busy life I’d love to know how you get on xx

      Reply
  8. Bethany says

    17/02/2017 at 1:41 pm

    Oh! These bars look great!

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      17/02/2017 at 10:09 pm

      Thank you :-)

      Reply
  9. Mandy says

    15/02/2017 at 5:21 pm

    Ooh yummy – I LOVE the sound of these! The photos are gorgeous too. #CookBlogShare

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      16/02/2017 at 10:59 pm

      thank you Mandy, still have a couple left in the fridge, just goes to show how long they can last…I did hide them at the back so no one else would find them (guilty pleasures)!

      Reply
  10. Midge says

    14/02/2017 at 5:13 pm

    Oooh yum! LOVE the look of these, esp with the addition of prunes! x

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      16/02/2017 at 11:01 pm

      Its the prunes that add the punch in flavour, apricots are just an added bonus! x

      Reply

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