Chocolate, Orange, Coco-nutty Clusters
Dark chocolate can stimulate the production of endorphins. This is because it contains tryptophan, an amino acid that is a precursor to the feel good hormone; serotonin. It can make us feel happy, create feelings of pleasure, as well as reduce pain.
Ingredients
- 150g Dark Chocolate
- 75g Coconut chips
- 75g Flaked almonds
- 1 heaped tbsp coconut oil
- An unwaxed orange
Method
- Toast the almonds and coconut flakes in a dry frying pan for a few minutes until golden, set aside.
- Melt the dark chocolate then add the coconut oil and stir until it melts.
- Add the coconut chips and flaked almonds, mix well.
- Line a baking sheet with non stick parchment paper and drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto it evenly spaced apart.
- Use a fine grater to grate the orange zest over the clusters.
- Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to harden or 10 in the freezer if you cant wait!