Filled with whole grains, nuts, and dried fruit, this Chocolate Crackle Slice comes with a side of good-for-you nutrition. And because you’re also stirring through flavour-packed ingredients, like cacao powder, coconut cream and maple syrup, your tastebuds will be none-the-wiser.

Share a plate around this Christmas—the cranberries and pistachios inside keep things colourful and festive—and enjoy a healthy take on a traditional favourite this silly season.

Ingredients

2 cups puffed rice or puffed buckwheat
1 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup organic cranberries
1/4 cup pistachios
1/4 cup cashews
1/2 cup cacao powder
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup coconut cream
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup + 1 tbsp. maple syrup

Method

Place cashews, cacao powder, coconut oil, coconut cream, vanilla, and maple syrup in a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Stir through cranberries, pistachios, shredded coconut, and puffed rice/buckwheat
Evenly spread over a small lined baking dish and allow to set in the freezer for a few hours.