Sugar Free Coconut Rough
Makes 12 bars
Ingredients
1.5 cup desiccated coconut lightly toasted
0.75 cup organic extra virgin coconut oil, melted
0.5 cup raw cacao
0.25 cup Natvia natural sweetener
1 tablespoon coconut flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0 pinches sea salt
0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional flavour variation)
Method
- Lightly dry toast the desiccated coconut in a hot pan on the stove, until just golden.
- Then, using your food process, blend the coconut with the coconut flour, cacao, Natvia and a pinch of sea salt until combined.
- Add the melted coconut oil, vanilla and any other extract you are using to the processor and process until thoroughly combined.
- Line a baking dish with baking paper. Use a spatula to scoop the wet mixture into the lined dish. Ensure it is not more than 1-2 cm deep. Sprinkle the top with the second pinch of sea salt and extra desiccated coconut for decoration, if you like.
- Cover with a tea towel or tin-foil and place in the freezer to set for at least 30 minutes.
- When ready to serve, remove, allow to stand for 10 minutes, and slice into bars or squares.
- Enjoy!
