We are all chocolate fiends at 2die4 Live Foods, so we love it when one of our brand ambassadors whips up something like this: a fruit and nut chocolate full of 2die4 Live Foods activated nuts! YUM!! Big thanks to Elise @balancebyelise for creating this delectable treat.???
"I love stocking the freezer with a little healthy treat for the week. This week, it's this divine Vegan Fruit & Nut Chocolate! It's the perfect wholesome treat. Made of all natural ingredients, dairy free & vegan, and is even low sugar with just a small amount of rice malt syrup. The addition of peanut butter makes it sweet without needing much sweetener!" ~ Elise @balancebyelise
INGREDIENTS
3 tbsp organic cacao powder
2 tbsp organic coconut oil
2 tbsp coconut cream (thick part of refrigerated coconut milk)
3 tbsp peanut butter (or almond butter)
1 tbsp rice malt syrup (or maple)
2 tbsp organic coconut flakes
1/3 cup mixed nuts, chopped (Use 2die4 Live Foods activated Mixed Nuts OR a blend of 2die4 Live Foods Activated Almonds, 2die4 Live Foods Activated Macadamias and 2die4 Live Foods Activated Walnuts)
1 tbsp dried fruit (cranberries, sultanas, etc.)
METHOD
- Melt the coconut oil and coconut cream gently in the microwave until liquid. Stir in the nut butter and rice malt syrup. Then whisk in the cacao until smooth and silky.
- Fold in the coconut flakes, nuts and dried fruit.
- Pour chocolate mixture into a lined tray and spread out evenly.
- Place in the freezer for 2 hours to set before cutting.
- Store in the freezer for a hard set chocolate or in the fridge for more of a fudge consistency.