Vegan "Chocolate"

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sarahmoo12
sarahmoo12 Posts: 756 Member
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ok any vegans, Iv read a few recipes to make things like "chocolate" shakes and they use dates and banana with cacao powder ? For caramel the recipe was a cup of dates 2 tbsp cashew nut butter and a pinch of salt !! I just cant see how this could taste like caramel ?? Have any of you tried this? Does it taste like chocolate / caramel? Im not a fan of dates either so is there a big taste of them still ??

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  • jetlag
    jetlag Posts: 800 Member
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    http://dairyfreecooking.about.com/od/sweetsaucesfrostings/r/vegancaramel.htm
  • tiddles_yeah
    tiddles_yeah Posts: 117 Member
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    You can buy vegan chocolate and most dark chocolates are vegan

    Plus, if you want a chocolate shake/cake/baked good just add cocoa powder and some form of natural sweetener :)

    For 'caramel' things ive only ever done a caramelised upside down cake and that was basically just melted brown sugar. I didnt eat it as i was allergic to other ingredients but everyone else loved it
  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
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    You can buy vegan chocolate and most dark chocolates are vegan
    Actually most dark chocolate is not vegan. The majority still contains milk so check the individual ingredients . They are plenty of good vegan chocolate brands out there.
  • sarahmoo12
    sarahmoo12 Posts: 756 Member
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    Thanks I will have a look about. Just seen the DIY one and wondered did anyone think it actually tasted like what its ment to lol
  • laserturkey
    laserturkey Posts: 1,680 Member
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    Chocolate itself is vegan. Just look for chocolate products that don't contain milk, honey, gelatin, or eggs. Those will be vegan.
  • The_Raspberry
    The_Raspberry Posts: 84 Member
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    I sometimes make an awesome chocolate mousse using avocado, cooca and agave. It taste so good, and yes, it tastes like chocolate. You can also mix avocado, banana and cocoa for a chocolate treat!

    So I have not tried the recipes above, but similar, and they are great! I think you should give it a go! If it's good, please get back to me so I can do it :D
  • sarahmoo12
    sarahmoo12 Posts: 756 Member
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    I know I can buy vegan chocolate but I was wondering about recipes that are ment to taste like it ...
    Thanks Raspberry ! Il give it a wee go and see :) I like cooking and trying new recipes
  • waytobeduck
    waytobeduck Posts: 82
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  • FlaxMilk
    FlaxMilk Posts: 3,452 Member
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    In my opinion, if you go in expecting a replica, you'll be disappointed. If you go in expecting a new dessert, you might be satisfied. When I want chocolate or caramel, I leave it to the experts, the folks that include masses of brown rice syrup in each and every pre-packaged bite.
  • abrahamsitososa
    abrahamsitososa Posts: 716 Member
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    You can purchase 100% cacao frm rawforbeaty dot com

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