NAUGHTY NUTTY CHOCOLATE BARS
Homemade sweets packed with tasty superfoods
Raw cocoa is abundant in polyphenols which have anti-oxidative properties. Cocoa is beneficial for cardiovascular health and protect us from cancer. Cocoa polyphenols induce coronary vasodilatation, decrease levels of bad cholesterol and increase the good cholesterol.
Walnuts are a source of Omega 3, vitamins and minerals such as copper, phosphorus and manganese. They are also linked to lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of cancer, stroke and heart disease. Moreover, they improve brain function and protect vision.
Brazil nuts are rich in selenium, copper, magnesium and phosphorus. Brazil nuts support immune system, thyroid function, brain health and protect the heart.
What you need:
1 tbsp virgin coconut oil
80 g raw cocoa butter
2 tbsp honey (for a vegan alternative use xylitol, stevia or erythritol)
1 tsp of cashew butter
2 tsp raw cocoa powder
2 handfuls of walnuts
2 handfuls of brazil nuts
1 handful of raisins
2-3 handfuls of puffed quinoa (optional for non-raw version)
Silicone bar moulds
How to make them:
- Melt coconut oil and cocoa butter on a lowest heat possible.
- Add honey, cashew butter and cocoa powder and stir well until everything is blended together.
- Chop brazil nuts.
- Crush or finely blend walnuts.
- Mix all your nuts, raisins and quinoa with the chocolate mixture. Stir well and transfer it to the silicone moulds.
- Refrigerate for a few hours.
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