Macadamia Coconut Lemon Protein Slice
Nourishing, insanely delicious, it’s macadamia coconut lemon protein slice for the win. A thick layer of goodness for creamy deliciousness in each and every bite, topped with melted chocolate. Oh my! Me too please!
Servings 16
Ingredients
Slice Base
- 1 cup almond flour (almonds blended to a flour)
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 1/2 cup coconut butter – store bought or homemade recipe below in notes
- 1 cup macadamias, raw, chopped (save a small handful to add to the chocolate topping)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
- 2 lemons, zest only
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Line a 8 x 8-inch loaf pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the slice out easier for cutting.
Slice Base
- In a food processor or chopper, pulse the macadamia nuts a couple of times until roughly chopped with a few larger pieces. (You can also do this on a cutting board with a knife, but it may take more time).In a medium sized mixing bowl add the almond flour, desiccated coconut, coconut butter softened (put the jar in some hot water or a couple of 10 second bursts in the microwave), ¾ of the chopped macadamia nuts, honey, protein powder, lemon zest, vanilla extract and mix all together until well combined.
Chocolate Coating
- Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 15 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.Once melted, pour over the top of the slice, add the remaining chopped macadamia nuts and place back in the fridge until the chocolate is set around 15 minutes.Remove the slice from pan using the paper handles and cut into 16 bars or more smaller squares.Store up to 1 week in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.
Notes
Homemade Coconut Butter
If you are anywhere near the health food or fitness circles, you have no doubt heard of coconut oil by now. But have you ever heard of coconut butter? Oh my gosh is it good. It tastes like the most delicious, decadent, oh-so-bad-for-you treat. Except, it’s not. It’s actually good for you. In fact, coconut butter packs a boatload of benefits:
It’s rich in lauric acid, which boosts immunity and destroys harmful bacteria, viruses, and funguses.
It actually boosts your metabolism, which aids in weight loss and increases energy levels.
Its a superb ingredient for protecting and replenishing the hair and skin
It’s packed with healthy fats, so you feel full longer.
It’s full of essential amino acids, calcium, and magnesium.
Basically, coconut butter is just plain awesome.
It’s so creamy, buttery, naturally sweet and full of nutrients, and it’s hard to believe that this tasty Homemade Coconut Butter from Scratch is made with one ingredient! You may not know this, but a jar of high-quality coconut butter can be expensive.
Yes, that is one of the reasons that you should make you own - it’s unbelievably easy. Besides being incredibly good for you, coconut butter greatly enhances the creamy texture of desserts, smoothies, ice creams, fudge and hot beverages. Even a spoonful out of the jar is not a bad thing. 😊
Once you start using it, you'll find many other ways to sneak it into your diet.
Go here for the recipe: Homemade Coconut Butter
