Chestnut Truffle Bars
Chestnuts are so underrated!
When mixed with chocolate they have such a moreish taste. This no-bake recipe is so simple to follow, making it a great Christmas treat for the whole family
- Contains Nuts
Ingredients
For the base
- 5.6oz gluten free oats
- 3.5oz ground almonds
- 2.1oz maple syrup
- 1.6oz melted coconut oil
- 1.4oz cacao powder
For the truffle layer
- 7oz chestnut puree
- 2.1oz maple syrup
- 0.8oz cacao powder
- 2.8oz melted coconut oil
- A pinch salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the drizzle
- 1.7oz melted cacao butter or coconut oil
- 0.5ml maple syrup
- 0.6oz cacao powder
- dried cranberries & cacao nibs (optional)
- Fridge
Instructions
Step 1
Line a square brownie tin with baking paper (I use springform ones)
Step 2
Combine the ingredients for the base and press into the lined tin, place in the fridge
Step 3
Add all the truffle layer ingredients to your blender cup and pulse until smooth
Step 4
Spread the chestnut mixture over the base and place back in the fridge for 2hrs
Step 5
Stir the melted cacao butter, maple syrup and cacao powder together until smooth, leave it to one side to thicken for a few minutes
Step 6
Cut the set mixture into bars
Step 7
Drizzle over the chocolate topping, then top with the cranberries and cacao nibs, if using
Step 8
Keep the bars in the fridge until ready to serve