Raw raspberry coconut chocolate slice
When a snack looks this good, youโd be forgiven for thinking that thereโs no way it could be part of a healthy eating plan.
But this Raspberry Coconut Slice is actually packed with healthy ingredients such as nuts, dates and coconut, so you can enjoy it as part of theย 28 Day Weightย Loss Challenge.ย
A big thank you toย 28 Day Weightย Loss Challengeย member Cassie for sending this gorgeous recipe in to us.
Cassie says,ย โThis Raspberry Coconut Slice tastes so good itโs hard to believe itโs actually good for you! Packed full of wholesome ingredients it will have the kids begging you to make more!โ
Making your own healthy snacks is a great way to enjoy the things you love. When you make them yourself you know exactly whatโs in them, and you know that they arenโt filled with sugar and additives that could derail your weight loss.
Raw raspberry coconut chocolate slice
Ingredients
Base
- 1/2ย cupย dried datesย pitted (85 grams)
- 1/2ย cupย cashews (60 grams)
- 3/4ย cupย boiling water (200 mls)
- 3/4ย cupย coconut flour (90 grams)
- 1/4ย cupย cacao powder (24 grams)
- 1.5ย cupsย shredded coconut (15o grams)
- 1ย cup fresh orย frozen raspberries (240 grams)
- 1/4ย cupย coconut oil (60 mls)
- 2ย tbspย maple syrup (30 mls)
- 50ย gramsย dark cooking chocolateย 70% cocoa
- 2ย tspย coconut oil (10 mls)
Method
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Soak dates and cashews in boiling water for 10-15 minutes.
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Place dates, cashews and water into food processor, add remaining base ingredients.
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Blitz on high for 1 minute until smooth.
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Pour mixture into the base of a lined 20 x 30cm baking tray.
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Press mixture down firmly, and then place in refrigerator to harden.
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Place coconut oil, maple and raspberries into small pot, simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
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Add shredded coconut and mix well before pouring raspberry mixture on top of base.
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Spread mixture out evenly and return to refrigerator.
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Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil together in a small bowl in the microwave on low heat.
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Drizzle chocolate over the slice and return to refrigerator for 1 hour before slicing.
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Slice into 12 pieces, storing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days
Makes 12 serves atย 190 calories per serve
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