RAW NUTELLA BARS

These raw Nutella bars are as delicious as they are healthy, making them the perfect mid-afternoon guilty-free treat.

INGREDIENTS

• 1/3 cup (55g) almonds
• 2 tbs each pumpkin seeds (pepitas) sunflower seeds and linseeds
• 1/2 cup (50g) almond meal
• 75g desiccated coconut
• 400g healthy raw Nutella

Healthy raw Nutella

• 2/3 cup (100g) hazelnuts
• 1 cup (100g) cacao powder
• 100g extra virgin coconut oil
• 100ml maple syrup

• METHOD

  • 1
    For the Nutella, soak hazelnuts in water overnight. The next day, drain and rinse well. Place hazelnuts in a food processor and whiz until fine. Add 1/4 tsp salt and pulse to combine. Add 1/4 cup (25g) cacao and whiz to combine, then add 25g coconut oil, and whiz until combined. Repeat, alternating between cacao and coconut oil, and scraping down sides of bowl, until combined.
  • 2
    Add maple syrup in a thin stream to form a paste. If mixture splits, add warm water, 1-2 tbs at a time, with the motor running to bring back together. Place in an airtight container and store until ready to use.
  • 3
    Meanwhile for the bars, whiz almonds, pumpkin and sunflower seeds in a small food processor until roughly chopped. Combine with linseeds, almond meal, coconut and Nutella.
  • 4
    Line a 10cm x 20cm loaf pan with plastic wrap. Press mixture into pan and sprinkle over extra coconut. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes or until firm.