By Linda Martinucci
Prep 10. Serves 8.
These bars are really easy to make and work well in either individual silicone moulds or sliced into squares from a lined baking tray. You can buy sugar-free jam from most supermarkets which is a convenient choice or you can make your own sugar free berry jam using the recipe on our website. Easily double or triple this recipe for entertaining or when you need a larger batch.
Ingredients
½ cup shredded coconut
¼ cup dessicated coconut
2 tsp Lakanto monkfruit icing sugar
¼ cup coconut cream (Ayam brand in can works well)
2 tblsp sugar-free raspberry jam (eg. Natvia brand)
Chocolate topping
60g sugar free chocolate or dark chocolate (min. 70% dark)
½ tsp coconut oil
½ tsp Lakanto monkfruit icing sugar
Method
- Place first five ingredients in mixing bowl and stir well to combine.
- Press the mixture evenly into individual silicone moulds or line a 20cm x 10cm baking tray with non- stick baking paper and press the mixture firmly into the tray.
- Prepare chocolate topping by breaking chocolate into pieces and placing in microwave safe bowl with coconut oil and icing sugar. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then remove and stir.
If the chocolate isn’t fully melted, continue microwaving
20 second intervals, stirring until smooth and fully melted. - Spread or drizzle the melted chocolate evenly over the bars.
- Place in freezer for a few hours until firm then remove,
slice if needed and serve.
With a background as a food writer and cookbook author, Linda Martinucci overhauled her eating style in 2017 when her husband David was diagnosed pre-diabetic. By making a few simple changes to their eating style – reducing carbs and increasing healthy fats – they both felt better and had more energy than they had in decades. David reversed his diagnosis within a few short months and all inflammatory joint aches and pains disappeared. Unable to find easy alternatives to their favourite foods which were free from inflammatory and artificial ingredients, they created a range themselves. Their mission is to help others experience the joys of good health by providing convenient easy alternatives which are full of good nutrition and health benefits.