I’d like to thank Sara Veerhuis from Inner Spark Wellness for the base of this recipe. It’s rich, delicious and satisfying. The raw cacao will lift your brain and mood for a pick me up or is a great option for chocolate cravings, and there is no processed sugar!!

INGREDIENTS

100g Raw Cacao Powder
100ml Coconut Oil, Melted
3 tablespoons Almond Butter or 2 handfuls of Almonds
3 tablespoons Almond Milk (or other milk of choice)
1 cup Dates, soaked in ½ cup boiled water then blended up.
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1-2 teaspoons of Ghee (optional, I used coconut ghee) Could use butter as an option

Save for decoration: 1 cup roasted nuts

Place all ingredients in thermie or food processor and blend until smooth.
Pour into lined tin. Place roasted nuts on top.

Leave to set in fridge for about 30 mins.
Slice into desired sized pieces.
Store in an airtight container for 2 weeks in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.

If there is still a lot of mixture in your blender, add ¾ cup hot water and a splash of almond milk. Blend and enjoy as a hot chocolate!