The recipe for Vegan Chocolate Cloud Bites is very simple and easy. In terms of time, it only takes 22 minutes to prepare. These treats are wholesome and delicious. They are fudgy and light to consume. These Vegan Chocolate Cloud Bites are healthy and rich in flavor. These are gluten-free and include vegan ingredients. The ingredients that we use in this recipe, such as cocoa powder, natural sweetener, and nut butter, give a balanced and soft texture.
STATS:
- Caloric count: 92 kcal
- Prep duration: Ten minutes
- Portion size: One bite
- Cook duration: Twelve minutes
- Cuisine: Plant-based dessert / Vegan
- Total time: 22 minutes
- Course: Dessert / Snack
- Diet: Vegan
- Serving: 12 bites
EQUIPMENT:
- Measuring spoons & cups
- Baking sheet
- Mini muffin tin
- Silicone spatula
- Whisk
- Mixing bowls
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup of almond flour
- Two tablespoons of natural almond butter
- ¼ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp of melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup of maple syrup
- One tsp of vanilla essence, pure
- ¼ tsp of sea salt
- Half a teaspoon of baking powder
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ALMOND FLOUR:
- This flour includes a nutty flavor and also gives a light texture. For an alternative, use oat flour.
COCOA POWDER:
- This is the ingredient that provides the main chocolate flavor in the recipe. For an alternative, use carob powder.
COCONUT OIL:
- Oil helps make these chocolate bites solid. For an alternative, use vegan butter.
MAPLE SYRUP:
- Not only does it include moisture, but it also provides sweetness. For an alternative, use coconut nectar.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- It improves the flavor of chocolate bites.
ALMOND BUTTER:
- This vegan butter gives creaminess to the chocolate cloud bites. Use peanut butter if you want to for an alternative option.
SEA SALT:
- Salt balances the sweet flavor in these chocolate bites. Himalayan pink salt is an alternative option.
BAKING POWDER:
- Baking powder helps create an airy texture. If you are not baking these chocolate bites, then you may omit this ingredient.
MINI CHOCOLATE CHIPS:
- These improve the chocolate flavor even more.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm up your oven to 175°C.
- Slightly grease the muffin tin.
- Take a mixing bowl, and combine all the dry ingredients in it.
- Then take another bowl, and mix all the wet ingredients.
- Combine both the mixtures well till you form a dough-like and thick batter.
- You can include the mini chocolate chips if you desire.
- Scoop the mixture inside the mini muffin tin evenly.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes till they are still soft from the inside and a bit firm from the outside.
- They will become firmer when you cool them completely.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- You can pair these delicious chocolate bites with oat milk or a coconut latte.
- For a salted chocolate flavor, you can sprinkle some sea salt on top.
- To give them a fruity touch, pair with fresh strawberries.
- You can use these chocolate cloud bites to crumble on top of vegan ice cream bowls.
TIPS:
- To obtain a more fudgy texture, you can chill these bites in the fridge before eating.
- To make this a high-protein dessert or snack, add a scoop of vegan protein powder.
- They will dry out if you overbake them; they must feel soft when you touch them.
- You can easily freeze these cloud bites to enjoy later; their taste will become like chocolate truffles after freezing.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- For seven days, you can store them in a tight box.
FREEZER:
- Inside a freezer container, you can store them for about two months. At room temperature, defrost for 5-10 minutes before serving them.
FAQs:
Will it be fine to prepare these chocolate bites without nut butter?
- You can utilize sunflower seed butter if you don’t want to add nuts.
Is this recipe suitable for keto?
- Yes, just use erythritol rather than almond flour and maple syrup.
Do these chocolate cloud bites taste like brownies?
- Unlike regular brownies, these chocolate bites are airier and lighter.
Can I include flavor variations in this recipe?
- Absolutely, you can add espresso powder, peppermint extract, or orange zest for a different taste variety.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 92 kcal
Net carbs: 6.4 grams
Iron: 0.6 grams
Total carbs: 8.1 grams
Vitamin A: 12 IU
Fiber: 1.7 grams
Calcium: 28 grams
Protein: 2.8 grams
Serving size: 1 bite
Sodium: 45 milligrams
Serving: 12 bites
Potassium: 94 grams
