Choc Vegemite Slice
Makes: 16 servesCalories: 188Difficulty Level: ModeratePreparation time: 20 minutesCook time: 0 minutesTotal time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
For the base:
- 2 scoops (60g) Bulk Nutrients WPI, WPC or Protein Matrix+ in Chocolate
- 20 squares dark organic chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/4 cup peanut pieces
- 1/2 cup almond meal
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
- 2 teaspoons Vegemite
For the caramel:
- 2 scoops (60g) Bulk Nutrients WPI, WPC or Protein Matrix+ in Salted Caramel
- 1/2 cup cashew nuts – soaked and drained
- 2 tablespoons no added sugar maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil – melted
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter powder
- 2 tablespoons coconut cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Instructions
For the base:
- Step 1: Melt chocolate and coconut oil together.
- Step 2: In a bowl, stir all other ingredients, excluding Vegemite, into the chocolate/coconut oil mix.
- Step 3: Line a square brownie tin and press mix into the tin evenly. To smooth the surface, run a warmed, damp spoon over it.
- Step 4: Take the Vegemite and spread sparingly over the base chocolate layer. If you love Vegemite, feel free to add a little more, but it is not meant to be overpowering. You can also omit this step if Vegemite isn’t your thing.
For the caramel:
- Step 1: Drain the cashew nuts and place all other caramel ingredients to a processor. Blend well until smooth and creamy.
- Step 2: Spread evenly over the chocolate/Vegemite layer.
- Step 3: Place in the fridge to set for a minimum of two hours. Then slice with a hot, sharp knife.
- Step 4: Best stored in the fridge and consumed within 5 days.
Formerly working as part of Bulk Nutrients R&D team for many years, Nicole Frain is a food scientist, personal trainer and a professional international cyclist.
She's applied her learnings at the national stage for bodybuilding, and has several qualifications in Food Science, Nutrition and Business!
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