Handy Dandy Candy (Carob Almond Squares)
We were scrolling through our archive of recipes recently and came across this one: 'Handy Dandy Candy' aka Carob Almond Squares, written by Jo Anne Fallaise. Yes, THE Jo Anne! So, we had to share!
It's super easy, and super delicious - treat yourself!
Makes 9 squares.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup organic butter
- 1 cup organic coconut shreds
- 1 cup organic almonds, fine ground
- 1/2 cup organic honey
- 2 tsp organic vanilla
Topping
- 1 cup organic carob or dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp organic coconut oil
- Sliced almonds & coconut flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add coconut shreds and ground almonds. Stir for about 1 minute on low heat to combine.
- Remove from heat and add honey and vanilla, stirring well. Add mixture evenly to a lined 8x8 pan, pushing down until flat.
- Melt your carob and coconut oil (or chocolate chips) on low heat and pour over the mixture in the pan. Use a spatula to evenly coat.
- Sprinkle a handful of shredded coconut and sliced almonds on top. Cool and store in the fridge. Bring to at least room temperature before cutting squares.
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