High Fibre Chocolate Slice

Dwayne and I are trying to shed a bit of weight by cutting out our carbohydrates (i.e. rice, potato, pasta, bread, and most fruits). We are eating a lot of vegetables, but it is not quite enough fibre for my loopy gut. So I have come up with a high fibre treat.

This recipe is an excellent source of fibre. In fact, every ingredient has significant fibre, and it also has a lot of good fats and antioxidants.

This slice is packed full of superfoods! However, I haven’t made it very sweet (it is perfect for my taste buds). Adjust it to suit your tastebuds by adding a bit of sweetness with a couple of tablespoons of honey.

Bonus! This recipe is gluten-free and lactose-free.

Table of Contents

Ingredients

1/2 cup almond meal
1/2 cup psyllium
1/2 cup cocoa or cacao
1/4 cup coconut flour
1/4 cup flaxseed meal
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup walnut and/or hazelnuts, roughly chopped
1/4 cup desiccated coconut
1/4 cup goji berries
1/2 cup tightly packed pitted prunes (I used 24 ‘sunset brand’ prunes)
1 and 1/4 cups almond milk

Method

Place the dry ingredients (first nine ingredients) in a bowl and mix well, breaking up any lumps.

Place the prunes and the almond milk into a food processor and give it a whiz. I blend until well chopped but still some biggish lumps of prune.

Mix the prune and almond milk with the dry ingredient. Mix it very well, ensuring all dry ingredients become moist. Set aside for 10 minutes.

Press the mixture into a 15cm x 24cm tray or similar (lined with baking paper) and refrigerate for several hours before cutting into slices.

Store in an air-tight container in the fridge.

About the ingredients

Almond meal – is a good source of fibre, high in protein (21% by weight), low in carbohydrates, high in Omega-6 fats and gluten-free.

Coconut flour – high in fibre and gluten-free.

Flaxseed meal – high fibre and protein. Flaxseed also has lots of good fats – Omega-3 and Omega-6. It is gluten-free.

Psyllium – is an excellent source of fibre and is gluten-free.

Chia seeds – are high in fibre and good fats – omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, high protein (14% by weight) and gluten-free.

Cocoa – high in fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It is also gluten-free.

Hazelnuts – contain beneficial dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals and are an excellent source of vitamin-E. Is gluten-free.

Walnuts – low Carbohydrates (and most carbs in the walnuts are fibre). High in good fats, omega-6 and Omega-3, and contains vast amounts of antioxidants. Walnuts contain many vitamins and minerals and are gluten-free.

Desiccated coconut – essential nutrients and high in fibre. Contains saturated fat, which makes it very filling. Also gluten-free.

Goji berries – are a good source of fibre and protein. It contains vitamins, minerals and antioxidants… and is gluten-free.

Almond milk – unsweetened almond milk – lactose-free and gluten-free.

Prunes – are high in dietary fibre and a rich source of nutrients and antioxidants. Also gluten-free.