No bake 5 minute gluten free chocolate slice
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Ok this no bake gluten free chocolate slice has to be the easiest snack or dessert option ever! I actually love this as a healthy postpartum snack and for mums in general because it is rich in minerals we need in those early years – magnesium, zinc, calcium and potassium.
It tastes absolutely delicious, is free from gluten, dairy, nuts and sweetened with dates (which are a great source of minerals, antioxidants and natural sweetness) unlike regular chocolate slices loaded with energy draining refined sugar and gluten.
You can whip it together in 5 minutes then into the freezer for a few minutes to harden up.
Keep them stored in the freezer in an airtight container for a nutritious snack that keep cravings at bay (and little bellies happy).
No Bake 5 minute Gluten Free Chocolate Slice
A delicious chocolate slice that's gluten, dairy, egg and nut (option) free! Also incredibly rich in minerals, healthy fats and a source of protein. Best of all it takes 5 mins to make then into the freezer for safe keeping!
Servings: 16 slices
Ingredients
- 1 cup desiccated coconut plus extra for topping
- 1/4 Cup cocoa
- 1 Cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup medijool dates (pits removed)
- 1/2 cup oats (nut free) or almond meal (GF) or extra coconut!
- 1.5 TBS coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp honey optional
Instructions
- If you have a food processer you can chuck all the ingredients in. If using a high speed blender (nutribullet etc), pulse sunflower seeds and oats to a fine meal, chop dates into small pieces and mash with a fork and then mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Use your hands to mix all ingredients together to form a doughy mixture.
- Press into a lined tray, sprinkle with extra desiccated coconut and pop in the freezer to firm up (about 15mins).
Here’s another delicious, easy and family friendly recipe you might like to try is this Healthy Pear Crumble!
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