Healthy Chocolate / Peanut slice

So here we are, week 3 already of home schooling and self isolating. My how time passes when you are having fun! It has given me the opportunity to trawl through my library of recipes and focus on seasonal eating. Now, in case some of you have forgotten (which is totally understandable!) Easter is fast approaching, the time of chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate! It is a time for kids, the Easter Bunny and oh yes, in case you missed the last sentence.... chocolate! So I feel this recipe is an easy one to prepare with pretty much any age child. They will delight in stirring the chocolate mixture and the peanut butter mixture and layering everything up. A great way to show kids how easy it can be to make delicious (and healthy) treats. The adults might learn something too ;)

Benefits of this recipe:

This is the easiest (and tastiest!) 5 ingredient no bake chocolate peanut butter slice I have ever made. It is also gluten and dairy free.

Millet – a gluten free, alkaline grain which is high in fibre (15-20%), magnesium, phosphorous and manganese. A good source of protein (7-12%) and B vitamins (energy producers) and very easy to digest. A fantastic anti-inflammatory that controls both cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Peanut Butter – freshly ground or homemade is best as it doesn’t contain added sugar and salt. It is a good source of magnesium, protein and unsaturated omega 6 fats.

Brown Rice Syrup – is a sweetener derived from brown rice, making it gluten free. It has a mildly sweet, nutty flavour which is not as sweet as sugar.

Coconut Oil – contains medium chain triglycerides (healthy fatty acids) which encourage the body to burn fat. It is an anti-inflammatory, helps relieve symptoms of arthritis, fights insulin resistance, improves HDL (good) cholesterol levels and is high in antioxidants (polyphenols). Coconut oil’s high Lauric acid content (40%) makes it highly resistant to oxidation at high heat. In other words, it is one of the best oils to cook with as it retains its nutrient status at high heat.

Dark Chocolate – packed full of nutrients – antioxidants, potassium, calcium, copper and magnesium. It is a super food with anti-inflammatory properties. It improves brain function, helps with stress, lowers blood pressure and tastes amazing!

Ingredients:

1 ¾ cup puffed millet (sold in health food shops)

½ cup peanut butter (homemade/freshly ground – you can find this in most health food shops)

1/3 cup brown rice syrup (organic is best!)

¼ cup plus ½ tsp coconut oil (certified organic virgin coconut oil)

½ cup dark chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate – 70% cocoa solids minimum if possible!)

Method:

1. Melt peanut butter, syrup and ¼ cup coconut oil on stovetop over a low heat, stirring to ensure they are combined.

2. Turn off the heat and stir in the puffed millet.

3. Transfer to a greased 8” x 8” pan and press contents down firmly.

4. Refrigerate.

5. Melt chocolate and remaining coconut oil (1/2 tsp) together over a low heat. Mix.

6. Spread over puffed millet mixture and cool completely in fridge. Doesn’t take long!

7. Slice into roughly 12 portions (up to you, to be honest!). Enjoy ;)

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