Coconut Pecan Chocolate Bark

Ever since I saw the movie Chocolate, I have been mesmerized by the seductive power of chocolate. This completely raw and vegan recipe allows you to play with this power without the risk of burning the temperamental cacao. Refined sugar free and filled with healthy fats, this recipe has the added benefit of being good for you. Enjoy!

1/3 cup cacao
1/3 cup raw coconut oil
1/3 cup coconut sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
3 tablespoons chopped raw pecans

Place a ceramic bowl in a bowl of hot water. Place the coconut oil in the ceramic bowl and allow to melt. Add coconut sugar to melted coconut oil, stirring until dissolved. Add cacao powder and stir until mixture is smooth. Stir in one tablespoon coconut. Pour into parchment lined 5"x9" loaf pan or chocolate mold if you have. Sprinkle with pecans and remaining coconut. Place in the refrigerator until set, about one hour. Remove from refrigerator and cut into wedges with a sharp knife. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.