Mint Chocolate Treat - Free from Gluten and Dairy

A gentle simmer develops flavour gradually and keeps the texture controlled rather than breaking the ingredients apart. In mint chocolate treat - free from gluten and dairy, virgin coconut oil, cocoa or raw cacao and coconut cream are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.

Prep: 10 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Instructions

Servings:4

1Melt the coconut oil and cream in a microwave-safe box or in a saucepan over low heat.
2Mix in the cocoa, maple syrup and mint extract just until the mixture is uniform.
3Pour the mixture into moulds or paper cups.
4Place in the fridge until the candy stabilizes.

Ingredients

65g virgin coconut oil (ensure dairy-free)
40g cocoa or raw cacao
15g coconut cream (ensure dairy-free)
1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
1/2 tsp peppermint extract (or to taste)

Nutrition

Calories: 191
Protein: 2.1g
Carbs: 9.1g
Sugar: 3.5g

Chef tips

Try adding a pinch of sea salt to enhance the chocolate flavour.

Nutrition

Calories: 191
Protein: 2.1g
Carbs: 9.1g
Sugar: 3.5g

Chef tips

Try adding a pinch of sea salt to enhance the chocolate flavour.

Culinary reasoning

A gentle simmer develops flavour gradually and keeps the texture controlled rather than breaking the ingredients apart. In mint chocolate treat - free from gluten and dairy, virgin coconut oil, cocoa or raw cacao and coconut cream are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.

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