Chocolate Beetroot Slice

• 2 scoops (60g) Earth Protein in Chocolate
• 1 beetroot
• 1 carrot
• 1/4 cup cacao butter – melted
• 1/2 cup no added sugar maple syrup
• 1 cup almonds
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/3 cup currants
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon psyllium husk
• 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
• Pinch of salt

1. Step 1: Line a standard 8 x 8 inch tin with baking paper.
2. Step 2: Grate the carrot and beetroot in a food processor.
3. Step 3: Add almonds and coconut and blend until well combined.
4. Step 4: Add all other ingredients and blend well.
5. Step 5: Stir by hand in necessary.
6. Step 6: Press mixture evenly in tin.
7. Step 7: Place in the fridge for approximately one hour before slicing with a hot, sharp knife.
8. Step 8: Add optional toppings. We used chocolate drizzle, coconut and blueberries.

Nicole Frain

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!