Desserts à la Mariane

Chocolate is the star of this dessert! These squares are rich and creamy and will please any chocolate lover.

Serve these as a snack or dessert — they are quick to make and are sure to have you and your guests wanting more.

Square Ingredients: 

• 2 cups cashews
• 1 cup almond meal
• 1/2 cup oat flour (I use gluten-free)
• 3 bananas
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup egg whites
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Icing Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cashew butter
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Square Directions:

Put all ingredients into your food processor and process until very smooth.

Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish with coconut oil. Pour batter into the dish and spread it out evenly. Bake in preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top begins to crack and a toothpick poked into the center of the batter comes out clean.

Remove from oven and let cook for 10-15 minutes before icing.

Icing Directions:

Put all ingredients into a small mixing bowl. Mix until well combined. Set aside until squares are ready to ice.

Note: If you’re a peanut butter lover like me, try swapping out half of the cashew butter in the icing for peanut butter (1/4 cup cashew butter + 1/4 cup peanut butter) and top with crushed peanuts.

Assembly:

Once squares are done baking and have cooled for 10-15 minutes on the counter, pour the icing over the squares and spread it out evenly.

If you like a little crunch, top the squares off with some cashew pieces.

Place in the fridge and let cool for 2-4 hours before serving.

Store leftovers in the fridge.

Enjoy!