Recipe - Chocolate Brownie bites

Being relatively new to Paleo, I still get the odd sugar/chocolate/sweet thing craving (plus in my other life I'm a cake maker which doesn't help). These delicious little morsels are almost a weekly treat in my house now, even my boys love them and one of them HATES nuts!! They're packed full of fibre, protein and healthy fats so keep some in the fridge for a mid afternoon energy boost, or just enjoy with a cuppa as an after dinner treat.

It's such a simple and tasty recipe, I'm sure it will be a regular in your home too!

Makes about 12

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups pecans (or walnuts if preferred)
1 cup pitted dates
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt

Method

1. Place all of the ingredients in a high speed food processor or blender and blitz until everything is combined and there are no chunky bits.
2. With the processor still running, drizzle in a little water (1-2tbsp) to bring the mixture together.
3. Using your hands, roll into golf ball sized balls.
4. Allow a couple of hours chilling time before eating!

Will keep for about a week in the fridge but I bet they don't last that long :-)

Enjoy xx

Recipe - Mexican hot chocolate pots

Mexican hot chocolate pots 

Makes enough for 4 large ramekins or 6 small

You know when you really fancy something naughty but then feel guilty afterwards…. No, me neither!!

Well, I discovered this great recipe. The only sugar and milk in it comes from the chocolate so the darker the chocolate, the less sugar and milk will be in the recipe. Plus, the only fat in it is from coconut milk, which is a good fat, okay!?

It’s also wheat free so is suitable for many allergy sufferers.

A great recipe to prepare ahead for your next dinner party, your guests will never know, it’s truly delicious!!

Ingredients

200g dark chocolate, either chunks or finely chopped

1 can full fat coconut milk

2 large free range egg yolks

¼ tsp chilli powder (or to taste)

1/8 tsp sea salt

1tsp ground cinnamon

1tbsp vanilla extract

Sliced strawberries to serve

Method

Place the chocolate pieces in a bowl and set aside

To make the custard;

In a saucepan, add the coconut milk, egg yolks, chilli powder, cinnamon and salt. Whisk until well combined.

Heat the mixture over medium low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon (approx. 10-15 minutes). Do not let it boil.

When the custard is ready, remove from the heat and pour over the chopped chocolate.

Now let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, stir the mixture gently, folding as you go. Be careful not to mix too quickly or you’ll end up with grainy chocolate.

Once the custard is smooth, add the vanilla.

Divide the mixture into ramekins, cover with cling film and leave to chill for 4 hours.