Chocolate coconut protein slices
Vivo Life
Category
Snack
Cuisine
Muscles & Bones
Servings
9
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Calories
223
Delicious and nutritious protein slices with chocolate and coconut, perfect for a healthy snack.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp peanut / almond butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups rolled oats (gluten free)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
- 2 tbsp peanut / almond butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
- Additional toppings (optional): Toasted oats (gluten free), coconut chips, cacao nibs
Base
Topping
Directions
- 1. To make the base, place the nut butter, coconut oil and maple syrup in a small pan and heat gently to melt. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla, oats, coconut and protein powder until well combined and the mixture sticks together.
- 2. Tip this into a lined 20cm circular tin (use cling-film or greaseproof paper) and spread evenly, pushing up to the sides and making sure the base is covered. Keep in the freezer while you make the topping.
- 3. To make the topping, gently heat the nut butter, maple syrup and coconut oil in the same method as before. Remove from the heat and leave to cool for 5 minutes. Whisk in the cacao powder to create a smooth, glossy chocolate sauce.
- 4. Remove the tin from the freezer and pour this over to cover, spreading evenly. Now sprinkle over your additional toppings and return to the freezer for at least 4 hours to set.
- 5. When you're ready to serve, remove from the freezer a few minutes beforehand, then run a sharp knife around the edges to loosen and remove from the tin. Slice into 8-10 then eat straight away!
- 6. Store in the refrigerator for up to three days, or in the freezer for up to a month.
Nutrition
Calories 223, Carbs 18.3 grams, Protein 9.6 grams, Fat 12.8 grams