Did someone say HEALTHY Rocky Road?!

It’s almost time for the weekend again and we know you’ve been working hard this week, so why not treat yourself to this indulgent, yet healthy, treat! Traditional Rocky Road is always a crowd pleaser and I’m yet to meet someone who doesn’t enjoy love a slice or 2 of this delicious dessert!

So do yourself a favour and give this Healthy Rocky Road recipe a go! It’s simple, quick and easy; the only hard part will trying to not eat the whole lot… (but its healthy so we won’t judge even if you do)!

Image source: JSHealth by Jessica Sepel.

Healthy Rocky Road – sourced from JSHealth

Makes: 9 slices

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup coconut oil, melted

• 1/2 cup cacao powder

• 5-6 medjool dates, pitted

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp sea salt

• 1/2 cup gluten-free granola or puffed brown rice

• 1/4 cup shredded coconut

• 1/4 cup mixed raw nuts, chopped (I used hazelnut and pistachios)

• 1/4 cup goji berries

Method:

1. Add coconut oil, cacao powder, cinnamon, sea salt and dates to a food processor. Process until smooth.

2. In a large bowl, combine granola/puffed brown rice, coconut, mixed nuts and goji berries. Pour over cacao-coconut mixture and stir to combine.

3. Spoon the mixture into a lined baking dish and place in freezer to set for 30 minutes.

4. Remove from freezer and slice. Enjoy immediately.

Notes:

This rocky road keeps in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

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