Vegan Chocolate Adzuki Bites Recipe

Vegan Chocolate Adzuki Bites Recipe

Happy World Chocolate Day! To celebrate, I’m sharing a yummy recipe from the new cookbook Go Vegan by Marlene Watson-Tara. Her vegan chocolate adzuki bites make a quick and healthy sweet treat. They’re perfect for vegans of course, but also for anyone else who’s looking to find a healthy alternative to snacking on foods high in sugar and refined carbohydrates.

Did you know that adzuki beans are some of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet? They’re high in protein and fibre, low-fat, and rich in calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. Their high soluble fibre can help to stabilise cholesterol levels too, improve digestive health and keep you feeling full for longer. There’s no reason not to treat yourself to some of these!

Vegan Chocolate Adzuki Bites Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of cooked adzuki beans
• 1 cup of pecans
• 8 mejdool dates (stones removed)
• 1⁄4 cup cocoa powder
• 1⁄4 tsp of vanilla extract
• Desiccated coconut

Method:

1. Blend all the ingredients (except the coconut) in a food processor until you achieve a creamy texture. If the mixture is too dry, add a tablespoon or two of water.
2. Take a heaped teaspoon and roll into balls.
3. Drop the balls into a bowl filled with the coconut and shake until well covered.
4. Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours and enjoy.
5. Truly scrumptious and healthy. Enjoy!

About the book:

“As a vegan and healthy living expert with over 40 years experience of transforming lives, her Go Vegan cookbook contains lifestyle and health advice together with beautifully illustrated pictures of easy to cook vegan recipes. She highlights that a diet based on whole food plants will prevent many illnesses, maintain a good physical condition, and change lives, all backed up with science.”

Go Vegan is available from Amazon.co.uk.