DARK CHOCOLATE SUPERFOOD CUPS PROCEDURE 01
PREP Prep time | 5 m
Line a mini muffin tin with liners for about 15 cups. If you don't have a tin you can use the liners on a flat tray.
Chilling time | 30 m Servings | 15-20 cups
02
Utensils |
In a microwave safe bowl, break up the dark chocolate and melt the
Mini muffin tin or flat tray
chocolate chips and coconut oil in
Mini muffin cases
30 second increments, stirring in between.
INGREDIENTS 250g dark chocolate (over 70%) 1 tsp coconut oil
03 04
Mix ingredients well.
Fill each muffin tin with chocolate and top with pumpkin seeds, goji
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds berries and coconut flakes, evenly 1/4 cup goji berries distributing on each cup. 4 tbsp shredded coconut
05
Pop in the freezer for about 30 minutes to set.
NOTES
You can switch out the garnish to any ingredients you like, including nuts or any other dried fruits.
Recipe: www.rachlmansfield.com
INGREDIENT INDEX DARK CHOCOLATE Dark
chocolate
contains
vitamins
such
as
vitamin
B2,
B1,
B9,
B3,
calcium,
vitamin
K,
magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, selenium, copper, potassium, iron and zinc. Dark chocolate
also
cardiovascular
has
a
high
system
and
content promote
of
flavonoids
immune
which
function.
have
Because
beneficial dark
effects
chocolate
is
on
the
low
in
sugar it makes a great sweet treat that doesn’t cause huge fluctuations in blood sugar.
GOJI BERRIES Goji berries possesses all essential amino acids and antioxidants. They also possess vitamin C, iron,
carotenoids
and
twenty-one
minerals.
Goji
berries
are
known
as
nutritional
powerhouses as they also contain zinc, calcium and selenium.
SHREDDED COCONUT Shredded Together
coconut, these
or
coconut
nutrients
flesh,
help
is
with
a
good
mental
source
of
iron,
development,
folate
and
healthy
oxygenating
blood
fats. and
supporting the body’s metabolism. Coconut flesh is also a good source of fibre and protein.
PUMPKIN SEEDS Pumpkin seeds are high in vitamin E, zinc and manganese. These antioxidant properties help to protect the body from oxidative damage and strengthen immunity. Pumpkin seeds are a great source of minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, copper, manganese, iron and zinc, with the World Health Organization recommending pumpkin seed consumption as a good way of obtaining zinc in particular.