chocolate muesli slice

 I am frequently trying out new recipes for muesli bars as between my husband and kids they are one of the most frequently consumed foods in our household. My middle boy often struggles with textures so I have to take this into consideration when formulating my recipes. This one has proven to be quite successful in our house and I hope it will in yours too!

chocolate muesli slice

1 cup puffed millet

1 cup puffed rice

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

1/2 coconut chips/shredded coconut

1/3 cup coconut oil

1/3 cup rice malt syrup or honey

1/4 cup cacao

2 Tb peanut butter

1 tsp vanilla bean paste (recipe here)

pinch salt

METHOD

1. Place the millet, puffed rice, sunflower & pumpkin seeds & coconut into a large bowl

2. Melt the remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan over low heat until just melted and combined. 

3. Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and mix to combine

4. Line a 30x20cm baking tin with baking paper and press mixure into the tin evenly

5. Bake in the oven at 180 degrees for 15 minutes

6. Remove from the oven and place in the fridge to cool and slice when cold. Store in the fridge in an airtight container. Lasts 2 weeks.

raw chocolate

This recipe for raw chocolate doubles as a recipe for healthy ice-magic. It's incredibly versatile & you'll be shocked to see how easy it is! We use it in smoothies, on top of slices & ice cream and set into chocolate molds. I usually have a jar of it made up in the fridge to have on hand at any time. 

This raw chocolate can be used in place or normal chocolate and the benefit is that it's dairy free and nutrient rich. The biggest thing to remember when using it is that it sets at cold temperatures (in the fridge or freezer) and melts at room temperature or when heated. Therefore it mimics the effect of the beloved childhood favorite ice-magic but is much healthier! 

Remember when melting it, do so gently at a low temperature as it can be ruined if melted at a high heat.

Raw Ice-Magic Chocolate

1/2 cup cacao

1/2 cup pure maple syrup

1/2 cup coconut oil

pinch Himalayan salt

Melt the coconut oil if solid over a low heat. Add remaining ingredients and stir til combined. Use as required and store excess in a jar in the fridge.  Bring to room temperature or melt on low heat for 10 seconds in the microwave. Be creative & enjoy!!!