Shahna’s Healthy Rocky Road
As a chocolate lover, Nutritionist Shahna Sarpi has created this healthy version of a rocky road. Great to have as a treat as something the whole family can enjoy… guilt free!
Equipment
- Square baking tray 20cm x 20cm
- Broiler
Ingredients
- 1 cup cacao butter
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil extra virgin
- 1 cup cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup Use pure maple syrup
- 1 cup hazelnuts
- 1/2 cup pepitas AKA pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup goji berries
Instructions
- Line a 20x20cm square tray with baking paper.
- In a double boiler over the stove, add the cacao butter and coconut oil.
- Once melted, add the cacao powder and stir through.
- Add the maple syrup and stir through.
- Turn off the heat and add the hazelnuts, pepitas, coconut and goji berries. Stir well to combine.
- Pour the rocky road mixture into the lined tray. Ensure it’s spread evenly over the tray.
- Place the tray in the fridge. Refrigerate until solid – around 6 hours – then remove the tray and cut the Rocky road into 16 pieces.
- Serve immediately while cold, or place the remaining pieces in a container and store in the fridge until you’re ready to eat. Enjoy the healthy rocky road!