This frightfully fun twist on the classic candy apple features a wicked-good Raw Chocolate Caramel Dip (SEE BELOW) from Chef Darshana Thacker Wendel. Cut an apple into three or four wedges. Carve out a wedge-shaped slice in the center of each apple chunk (ensuring you don’t cut all the way through) and fill the cavity with the Raw Chocolate Caramel Dip. Place peanuts around the edges for teeth and a sliced strawberry for the tongue. Complete your munchy monsters with candy eyes or dairy-free chocolate chips (you can use more of the caramel dip as glue).
- PREP-TIME: 10 MINUTES / READY IN: 20 MINUTES
- MAKES 2 CUPS | SERVES 6-8
- SERVING SIZE: ⅙ OF RECIPE
You can whip up this luscious, creamy chocolate dip recipe in less than 10 minutes! It’s especially delicious with apples, strawberries, cantaloupe, pears, and bananas.
By Darshana Thacker Wendel,Last Updated: Feb 10, 2022
INGREDIENTS
- 1 3/4 cups dates, pitted
- 2/3 cup raw cashews
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon carob powder
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-4 cups fresh fruit, for dipping
INSTRUCTIONS
- Soak the dates in 1/4 cup water for 5 minutes.
- In a blender, combine the cashews and 1 1/4 cups water to create cashew cream.
- Add the drained dates, cacao powder, carob powder, ground flaxseed, vanilla, and salt to the blender; blend into a smooth paste.
- Serve on a platter with fresh fruit.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Per serving (⅙ of recipe): 293 calories, 56 g carbohydrates, 5 g protein, 8.4 g total fat, 1.6 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 28 mg sodium, 6.8 g fiber, 39 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.