Pistachio & pear choc

This makes such a moreish snack and in my mind, it’s pretty healthy! It’s rich, so you don’t need a huge amount and it’s completely satisfying.

100g coconut oil

2 tbsp maple syrup

60g dark chocolate ( 70% plus), chopped into small pieces

2 heaped tbsp dark cocoa

100g almond butter

Pinch of sea salt ½ cup shelled pistachio nuts, toasted and roughly chopped

3-4 dried pears (or use

apricots), sliced thinly

1 Line a 25 x 20cm (approx) tray with baking paper.

2 Gently heat the coconut oil, maple syrup and chopped chocolate until the coconut oil has melted. Cover for 5 minutes until the chocolate has melted. Whisk till smooth. 3 Scrape the mixture into a food processor. Add the cocoa, almond butter and salt, blending until smooth.

4 Pour into the prepared tray and smooth into an even layer. Sprinkle over the nuts and dried pears, pressing some into the mixture and leaving others on top.

5 Freeze for 30 minutes until set, then cut into chunks. Store in the fridge or freezer.