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Vegan chocolate course
340,00 €
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Description
Chocolate is a passion. Those who really love it know they just can’t live without it. But too often we let our passion tempt us into buying snacks we know are not just unhealthy, but also bad for the planet. In this course, Lore Salas will teach you everything you need to know to create your own chocolate confections, with no processed ingredients: just natural, wholesome foods free from dairy, gluten and refined sugars.
Since receiving her diploma as a pastry chef, Lore Salas has shared her recipes on Instagram @datesandavocados. Although she has acquired a large following, generating awareness about plant-based food is just one part of the equation. Now Lore is launching her first online course to teach you the fundamentals and get you on the path to mastering plant-based chocolate confections.
You will discover the origins and benefits of this ancient fruit as well as the secrets and tips of the best chocolate makers. You will learn all the necessary basics so that you can go further on your own, be adventurous and “paint” your chocolate or decorate it with edible gold if you like. From fudges and truffles to tempered chocolate and the fluffiest mousse, follow Lore and start your own journey to become a true chocolatier!
Duration
Lifetime access with one full year of personal assistance & feedback
Certificate
Rewarded after course completion
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Instructor-led course at your own pace
Lessons
1 WELCOME!
In this first module, we show you everything you need to navigate the platform confidently: a video tutorial, to acquaint you with the structure of the platform; instructions for how the course works; and also other practical information like icon legends, glossary, and the most common food allergies and sensitivities you should keep in mind to enjoy the recipes safely.
2 EQUIPMENT & INGREDIENTS
Natural sweeteners, superfoods, essential oils… Get to know all ingredients in your pantry and how to incorporate flavors into your creations by learning the basics of flavor, texture and temperature balance and pairing.
3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Time to get organized! Good planning in the kitchen is essential for success! Find your daily check-list, conversion chart, glossary, allergen iconography and all the tools you need to start the course
4 CACAO
Introduction to the sweet world of chocolate! In this module, you will learn the origins of the fruit, as well as the scientifically proven benefits of its purest form. On the other hand, we will dive into more practical concepts such as the differences between raw and regular chocolate, store-bought raw chocolate vs homemade, or how to read the percentages of commercial chocolate.
5 BASIC PREPARATIONS
It’s time to start playing around in the kitchen! This module contains the basic preparations that are necessary before you jump into making your first chocolate confections.
6 FIRST CONFECTIONS
Begin this journey with easy confections that don’t require tempering. This module contains 6 recipes, including an avocado and chocolate cream, a raw brownie, a tahini fudge and different types of truffles.
7 TEMPERING CHOCOLATE. BARS, TABLETS & BONBONS
In this lesson you will learn to temper from scratch your own vegan dark, milk and white chocolate. You will master this essential technique and your confections will have a beautiful snap and glossiness.
8 TEMPERED CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONS
Time to dive into more elaborated and complex treats. Throughout this module, you will learn how to make truffles, bars and other confections that require a tempered chocolate coating, as well as a chocolate mousse using aquafaba.
9 FINAL PROJECT & GRADUATION
Congratulations! You’ve made it so far and now it’s time to put your skills and knowledge to test and show us everything you’ve learned in this course. Get creative and surprise us!
Recipes
These are just some examples of the recipes you’ll learn. The course features plant-based, gluten, and refined sugar-free recipes: from basic ones like plant-based milk and nut butter to fudges, brownies, bonbons, mousse, pralines, truffles, bars, techniques like white, milk and dark chocolate tempering, and much more!
CREAMY HAZELNUT TRUFFLES
Rich, silky, luscious and highly addictive! These decadent truffles are filled with a delicate and creamy ganache and covered with a fine and crunchy layer of dark chocolate and toasted hazelnuts. You won’t be able to only have one!
MATCHA TRUFFLES
Colorful, fresh and with subtle citrus notes, these exquisite truffles are made with matcha, the most recognized Japanese tea thanks to its multiple health benefits. Unlike other chocolate truffles, these small delicatessens won’t leave anyone indifferent!
BONBONS
From classic flavors such as mocha or salted caramel to exotics fillings like garam masala or saffron, learn in this course all the secrets and techniques that will allow you to create delicious and surprising bonbons!
Instructors
Instructor
Lore Salas
With a background in civil engineering, Lore moved from Barcelona to the US and decided to pursue her true passion: food. She graduated as a Baking & Pastry Chef and later on joined Matthew Kenney Culinary where she became a Raw Chef. By that time, she started sharing her recipes and knowledge on Instagram @datesandavocados. That led to the publication of her first book “Dulce sin Culpa” (“Sinless Sweets”) with Penguin Random House Spain. Lore’s core mission is to spread awareness about how plant-based food can fix our food system, reduce the impact on the environment and lead us to a healthier and more balanced lifestyle.
Vegan chocolate course: Learn healthy chocolate making from scratch
Do you love chocolate but want a healthier, vegan alternative without refined sugars? Our vegan chocolate course offers a complete transformation in how you understand, work with, and enjoy chocolate.
Learn chocolate making with a unique methodology
In this program, we don’t start with pre-made products or couvertures filled with questionable ingredients. Instead, we teach students how to make chocolate entirely from scratch. That means working with pure ingredients like cacao paste and cacao butter—without relying on industrial chocolates that already contain sugar, additives, or refined ingredients.
From the very first module, you’ll dive into an artisanal, professional approach where everything is taught step by step, including how to formulate. By “formulate,” we mean giving you the tools to develop your own recipes with the cacao percentage you prefer: 60%, 70%, 80%… you decide.
Discover the benefits of raw vegan cacao
One of the core pillars of this training is respect for ingredients in their purest form. That’s why all the chocolate recipes you’ll learn are 100% vegan and raw vegan, made without heating ingredients above 43 °C (109 °F).
This method preserves the antioxidants, minerals, and enzymes of cacao, resulting in truly healthy chocolate—without sacrificing intensity, texture, or flavor. It’s an ideal approach for those who want to enjoy the pleasure of chocolate while taking care of their wellbeing.
Vegan chocolate course without refined sugars
Forget white sugar. At We Are Aurea, we never use refined sugars. Instead, we work with natural sweeteners such as maple syrup, making our recipes perfect for those seeking a cleaner, more conscious diet.
Our course is also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it ideal for people with intolerances or anyone following a strict plant-based lifestyle.
A vegan course to master the art of healthy chocolate making
In this program, you’ll learn how to make chocolate from scratch with precise techniques adapted to a vegan and healthy approach. You’ll discover how to temper chocolate correctly, control temperatures, and achieve a professional finish in your creations.
Throughout the lessons, you’ll craft truffles, pralines, chocolate bars, snack bars, and more—all without animal products or refined sugars.
One of the biggest challenges in healthy chocolate making is white chocolate, and we cover it here without shortcuts or industrial substitutes. You’ll learn how to make it from scratch using cacao butter and homemade toasted cashew butter. The result: a dairy-free white chocolate with creamy texture and exceptional flavor.
Chocolate making, when done with intention, is more than a technique—it’s an art form. Each creation becomes an expression of creativity and precision, where natural ingredients transform into unique pieces that delight the senses. In this course, you’ll learn to treat chocolate as a canvas, respecting its essence and exploring its full potential through textures, forms, and flavors that reflect a more ethical, healthy, and aesthetic way of creating.
More than a course: a relaxing, creative, and transformative experience
Working with chocolate requires precision and focus. It’s also deeply relaxing and meditative—ideal for those who want not only to learn a skill but also to enjoy the process.
Many of our students share that making chocolate becomes a personal, almost therapeutic practice. And the best part: the result is as delicious as it is healthy.
Vegan chocolate course for personal or professional use
This training isn’t just for chocolate lovers. Many of our students have gone on to start their own ventures after completing the course: creating their own product lines, adding vegan options to menus, or even launching entire brands.
Whether you’re a professional chef, pastry maker, food entrepreneur, or simply someone who loves chocolate and wants to do it right, this course gives you the tools to turn passion into real results.
Personalized training and direct support
Our teaching team has extensive experience in traditional pastry, vegan pastry, and specialized chocolate making. And you’re never alone: students can connect through the online platform, contact the instructor by email, and even have the option at the end of the course to book a video call with Lore Salas, a specialist in conscious eating.
Why our vegan chocolate course is different
What sets us apart from other programs on the market is simple but fundamental:
- We don’t use sugar or refined ingredients—we teach you how to formulate and make all types of chocolate from scratch.
- All chocolates taught are 100% vegan and raw vegan, made without heating ingredients above 43 °C (109 °F) to preserve the antioxidants and nutrients of pure cacao.
- Every chocolate recipe you’ll learn is healthy, making this a complete program to master vegan and conscious chocolate making.
- We don’t use industrial couvertures, we don’t overheat ingredients, and we don’t leave anything to chance. This course is for those who want to truly master vegan chocolate making from the ground up.
Vegan chocolate course: learn, enjoy, and create with purpose
Students at We Are Aurea are delighted to discover that they can enjoy chocolate without guilt—because it makes them feel good and nourishes their bodies with real ingredients.
And beyond personal enjoyment, they gain skills that stay with them for life—whether making truffles as gifts, opening a chocolate shop, or simply enjoying a delicious, natural, and transformative art form.
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