Name: No-bake chocolate, mint and kiwifruit log (gluten-free and dairy-free)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup cashew nuts; 1/3 cup almonds; 1/3 cup chia seeds; 1/2 cup cacao nibs; 3 tablespoon cocoa powder; 1 green kiwifruit, peeled and chopped; 3 large fresh mint leaves; 1 teaspoon peppermint essence or a few drops edible peppermint oil; 3 tablespoon pure maple syrup; 1 tablespoon solid coconut oil; 3/4 cup dried kiwifruit pieces (from specialty food stores, bulk food stores or online stockists); 1/2 cup goji berries

No-bake chocolate, mint and kiwifruit log (gluten-free and dairy-free)

This no-bake chocolate log recipe manages to create a gluten, dairy and refined sugar-free treat that's delicious to boot! Serve in thick slices for a sweet snack or dessert that's perfect for sharing

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Makes 12 slice

Prep

20M

Marinate

Recipe by: Rachel Savage.

Photography by: Peta Mazey.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup cashew nuts

1/3 cup almonds

1/3 cup chia seeds

1/2 cup cacao nibs

3 tablespoon cocoa powder

1 green kiwifruit, peeled and chopped

3 large fresh mint leaves

1 teaspoon peppermint essence or a few drops edible peppermint oil

3 tablespoon pure maple syrup

1 tablespoon solid coconut oil

3/4 cup dried kiwifruit pieces (from specialty food stores, bulk food stores or online stockists)

1/2 cup goji berries

Method

1.Place all ingredients, except dried kiwifruit and goji berries, in food processor and blend until they form a sticky mixture. Scrape into a bowl and stir in dried kiwifruit and goji berries.

2.Spread out a piece of plastic wrap or beeswax food wrap. Add mixture to centre and wrap and shape into a squarish log about 20cm x 10cm. Or press wrapped mixture into a small loaf tin if you wish.

3.Chill for 2 hours then cut into roughly 1cm-thick slices. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Makes 12-16 slices.

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