Nut & Seed Bark

It is true! There are things in life that are delicious and also good for you… this Nut & Seed Bark is a fine example. And even better, it is easy to make and is equally at home at the end of a dinner party or to quench that afternoon sweet craving.

Did you know that consuming nuts can lower your risk of heart disease? As with seeds, they are high in good fats, a good source of non-animal protein, high in fibre, and packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals (E, B6, niacin and folate, magnesium, zine, iron, calcium, selenium and potassium). A perfect reason to have a second piece, I say!

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Nut & Seed Bark

Yield: 8-10

Author: Lee Newcombe

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 20 Min

Satisfy that afternoon sweet craving or wow your guests at the end of a dinner party, this dish is not only versatile, but it is also good for you!

Ingredients

• I cup couverture chocolate, melted
• 1 cup nuts, I used ⅓ cup each of pecans, macadamias and slivered almonds
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• ¼ cup pepitas
• ¼ cup sunflower seeds
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees C.
2. Melt the chocolate (I like the old-fashioned stove top way but microwave is fine too)
3. Mix remaining ingredients and bake in the oven till toasted, about 10 minutes.
4. Spread the chocolate out on greaseproof paper so that it is about 2 or 3mm thick.
5. Top the chocolate with toasted nut mix spread carefully and press down.
6. Leave it to cool and then pop it into the fridge to harden.
7. When you are ready to serve the bark, break it up into pieces.
8. Enjoy :)