Cacao Rough
Servings: 20 squares
This delicious Cacao Rough is the most satisfying chocolate treat. It is easy to make and the most delicious raw chocolate slice I have ever tried.
Ingredients
- 100 g almond meal (1 heaped cup)
- 30 g cacao powder (¼ cup) unsweetened Dutch process or raw
- 85 g rice malt syrup, honey or maple syrup (¼ cup)
- 50 g shredded coconut (1 cup)
- 100 g coconut oil (½ cup)
- 20 g chia seeds (¼ cup) optional
- 1 tbsp vanilla -powder, extract or essence
Optional extras
- 1 tbsp cacao nibs - add a nice crunch
- Pinch sea salt -optional but I quite like a sweet and salty taste
Instructions
- In a food processor combine on low speed the almond meal, sweetener, coconut, coconut oil, chia seeds, cocoa and vanilla until just combined (if using a Thermomix speed 4, for 5 seconds).
- You can also mix by hand, just make sure the coconut oil is in its liquid form.
- Press the mixture firmly into a small lined tray (approx. 17 x 27cm). Sprinkle with the optional cacao nibs and sea salt if you like and press into the mixture with the back of a spoon.
- Place in the freezer to set for 10-15 minutes.
- Once set, remove from the tin and chop into little squares.
Store
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.