This amazing recipe from health food blogger SpamellaB can't fail to put you in the mood for Christmas. Just look at this one, it looks like Christmas on a plate! Check out her blog and social media as they are an excellent source of ways to indulge healthily.
Serves: Makes 8-10 Slices
Ingredients:
For the base: -
2 tbsp Smooth almond butter
2 tbsp Maple syrup or date nectar
2 tbsp Coconut oil
1 cup Rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
½ cup Unsweetened desiccated coconut
Zest of 1 orange
1 tsp Mixed spice
For the topping: -
2 tbsp Almond butter
2 tbsp Maple syrup or date nectar
1 tbsp Coconut oil
2 tbsp Raw cacao powder
A few drops of orange extract
To decorate: -
Crushed pecans
CherryActive dried cherries, chopped
Orange zest
Small handful of your favourite granola
Method:
- First make the base: Place the almond butter, coconut oil and syrup/nectar in a small pan and heat gently to melt. Remove from the heat then stir in the oats, coconut, orange zest and mixed spice until well combined and the mixture sticks together.
- 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.
- Now gently heat the almond butter, nectar/syrup and coconut oil for the topping. Remove from the heat and leave to cool for 5 minutes. Whisk in the cacao powder and orange extract to create a smooth, glossy chocolate sauce.
- 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 harden.
- 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!
- Keep any remaining slices in the freezer for up to 1 month.
If you would like to follow SpamellaB on social media or visit her blog please use the links below: -
Blog: SpamellaB's Healthy Food Blog
Instagram: @spamellab
Twitter: @SpamellaB
