Coconut chocolate cubes of deliciousness

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Makes 16

Equipment:

  • Food processor
  • spatual
  • Large mixing bowl
  • jug with lip
  • ice cub tray

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup coconut oil, melted
  • ¼ cup rice malt syrup
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup desiccated coconut
  • ¼ cup currants
  • ½ cup unsalted, roasted cashews
  • ¼ cup almonds
  • ½ cup pitted dates

Method:

  1. In a smaller food processor process cashews, almonds and dates until crushed finely, then remove into a large separate bowl.
  2. In the same food processor place coconut oil, rice malt syrup and cocoa powder and pulse for 1 minute until mixture is combined, smooth and glossy.
  3. Pour glossy chocolaty liquid into the nut and fruit mixture. Combine thoroughly then add in currants and coconut.
  4. Carefully pour liquid into a jug with a lip, then pour chocolaty liquid into an ice cube tray.
  5. Set in the freezer for around 20 minutes or until solid.
  6. Enjoy with your favourite beverage!

Nutritional analysis per chocolate

  • Energy:               219 Cals/ 915kJ
  • Protein:                                   2g
  • Carbohydrate:                       10g
  • Sugars:                                    8g
  • Fat:                                        20g
  • Saturated fat:                         16g
  • Fibre:                                       2g
  • Sodium:                                 7mg
Theresa Gray