This healthy chocolate slice recipe is rich, delicious and such a simple thing to make. A perfect, easy kids treat or adult chocolate fix!
guilt-free
The almonds provide mood and energy elevating proteins, minerals and fats. The coconut and oil is amazing for brain, immune and metabolic health. This is a whole food treat that is very satisfying and tastes amazing!
Chocolate, Almond & Coconut Bars
INGREDIENTS
300g (2 1⁄2 cups, firmly packed) almond meal
80g (1 cup approx.) shredded or desiccated coconut
130g (1⁄2 cup) nut butter
4 tablespoons sweetener (rice malt syrup, honey or maple syrup)
100g (1⁄2 cup) extra virgin coconut oil
1 tablespoon vanilla powder, extract or essence
1 tablespoon coconut flour
100g of 85% cocoa chocolate, broken into pieces or 100g of raw chocolate
Line a 20 x 30cm slice tin with baking paper.
Mix all ingredients (except the chocolate) together in a food processor until well combined and forming a rough paste.
Pour into the slice tin.Refrigerate until set (about an hour).
Once set, melt the chocolate in a bowl placed over a potof simmering water, stirring continually. Spread evenly with a spatula over the almond mix and refrigerate again until the chocolate is just set (10 minutes).
Remove from the tin and slice into small bars with a large sharp, wet knife.
MAKES A 20 X 30CM SLICE
PREP 10 MINS
SET 1 HOUR
VARIATIONS
Low-fructose
Choose rice malt syrup as your sweetener.
Dairy-free or vegan
Choose raw chocolate for the top.
Nutella like
Swap the almonds for ground hazelnuts and use hazelnut butter fora match made in heaven.
STORE
In the fridge for a week or freeze for up to3 months. As with any raw coconut oil based product, they’ll melt
if not kept cold!
ORIGINAL ARTICLE WELLNOURISHED
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