Jaffa Coconut Rough

This delicious Jaffa coconut rough is made with 5 ingredients - coconut oil, cacao, shredded coconut, maple syrup and orange essential oil (or extract).

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Category: Raw Chocolate

Cuisine: Western

Keyword: dairy free desserts, raw chocolate

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: pieces

Calories: 60kcal

Author: Vanessa Gengaroli

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups shredded coconut desiccated coconut also works well
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup cacao powder
2-3 tablespoons maple syrup depending how sweet you want your chocolate
10-12 drops food grade orange essential oil or extract

Instructions

Make chocolate. Melt the coconut oil in a saucepan on low heat. Once melted, remove from heat, add the maple syrup, whisking briskly until well combined. Then add the cacao powder, stirring until well mixed through.
Add remaining ingredients. Place the shredded coconut and essential oil/extract into the saucepan and stir through the chocolate mixture. Spread evenly on a lined baking tray and place in the freezer for 30 - 60 minutes to set.
Slice. Slice in desired sized pieces and serve.

Notes

Cook time does not include the time it takes for the jaffa coconut rough to freeze — approximately 30-60 minutes, depending on the temperature of your freezer.

I recommend storing in the refrigerator freezer to keep it firm or you can also store in the refrigerator

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