Cookie Dough Slice

If you are a chocolate and coconut fanatic then this a recipe for you, it is based on a tradtional caramel slice recipe only healthier, with a lot less added sugar.   The recipe is a no bake recipe and can be made with 5 key ingredients.  It is a great afternoon pick me up a snack, it contains a good source of plant-based protein, healthy fats, and magnesium.  We have also added in the ancient grain TEFF which was provided by a family company we admire called Outback Harvest, they produce the finest Teff in Australia.

Including the teff in the recipe raises the nutrition profile of the slice, to include a good source of magnesium, dietary fibre and plant-based calcium.  The recipe also includes maple syrup which needs to be used sparing as it is contains sugar.

coconut chocolate slice

What is a portion of cookie dough slice?

A 5cm x 5cm slice contains 150kcal and would suit most people as a daily portion size.  It does contain a large amount of peanut butter and coconut, so should be treated like nuts and seeds with a serving of 30g.

The coconut chocolate slice can be put in the freezer for another day and last for 3 months.  Or if you are going to eat it with friends or family in the next few days, it is a good idea to wrap it up in a reusable food wrap to keep the freshness in and of course this prevents the use of single-use glad wrap.

Ingredients

1 cup of raw peanut butter.
1/2 cup of desiccated coconut.
1/3 cup of Teff grain.
1 tbsp of maple syrup.
1 tsp of organic stevia.
50g of melted 85% dark chocolate.

Method

  1. Blend the ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
  2. Line a 20cm x 20cm tray with baking paper
  3. Add the mixture to the tray and press it into the corners to make it flat.
  4. Melt 50g of dark chocolate in a microwave for 30-45 sec or until melted.
  5. Add to the top of the slice the mixture and spread evenly.
  6. Cover the tray with a chopping board and place in the fridge overnight to set.

Cookie Dough Slice
Posted by Luke Daley – Registered Nutritionist from Daley Nutrition

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