Homemade Vegan Chocolate Turtles – Vega (CA)

Ingredients

• Base Layer:
• 1 cup raw almond meal
• 2 Tbsp almond butter
• 1 Tbsp coconut oil, warmed if necessary
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup or agave
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
• pinch of salt
• Caramel Layer:
• 6-8 Medjool dates, pits removed, soaked in hot water for 15min
• 1-2 tsp agave nectar
• 1 tsp coconut oil, warmed if necessary
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 Tbsp water (more if needed)
• Chocolate Layer:
• 5-6 bars of Vega® Maca Chocolate
• 6 pecans per chocolate (72 total)