Energy Chocolate

Energy Chocolate

Prep time: 10 minutes
Oven temperature: 350° F
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Setting time: 40 minutes
Makes: 1 large block, 15 large chunks of chocolate

INGREDIENTS:

  • ¾ cup mixed nuts or seeds
  • 200g dark chocolate, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 scoop Pounamu Energy Protein
  • ¼ cup hemp hearts
  • 2 tablespoons coconut nectar or other sweetener
  • 1/3 cup goji berries
  • Pinch sea salt

METHOD:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Place the chopped nuts and/or seeds onto a baking tray and roast for about 10 mins until golden. Observe as they can burn quickly.
  3. Melt the chocolate using a double boiler, stirring until melted.
  4. Once melted, add the vanilla, protein powder, hemp hearts, coconut nectar, goji berries and sea salt.
  5. Continue to stir until a smooth chocolate is formed.
  6. Line a small loaf or slice tin with baking paper. Sprinkle half the nuts on the base of the tin, and pour over half of the chocolate mixture.
  7. Repeat and then sprinkle with some help hearts to finish.
  8. Place in the freezer for 40 mins or until set.
  9. Remove the chocolate from the freezer and cut into pieces.
  10. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.