Peppermint Chocolate Squares
Makes 12
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Ingredients:
- 56g / 2oz almonds
- 60g / 2oz walnuts
- 160g / 5.6oz oat flour
- 20g / 4tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 30-45ml / 2-3tbsp almond milk, unsweetened
- 100g / 5tbsp honey
- 1/4tsp peppermint extract
- 20g / 0.7oz oats
- 40g / 1.4oz dark chocolate, chopped OR chocolate chips
- 5ml / 1tsp coconut oil
- 40g / 1.4oz dark chocolate
Method:
In a food processor, add almonds and walnuts and process until a very fine crumble.
Add oat flour and cocoa powder to nut mix. Process until combined.
To make the blending process a little easier, warm 2tbsp milk and honey before adding it to the food processor.
Add the peppermint extract and process until a ball forms. Add another tablespoon of almond milk, if desired.
Process in the oats and chocolate until combined.
Spoon the mixture into an 8x8 pan or loaf tin, lined with parchment paper. Press down to smooth the surface and then place in the freezer.
To prepare the chocolate coating, melt the coconut oil and chocolate, adding in a few drops of peppermint extract if desired.
Remove the tin from the freezer and pour melted chocolate on top, smoothing out with a spatula.
Place in the freezer for 10-15 minutes, or until set. Cut into 12 squares.
Best served chilled and stored in the refrigerator. Watch out for sneaky cats!
ENJOY!
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