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).
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
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
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