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Healthy Peanut Dessert
Duration
140 min
Servings
For 4 People
Difficulty
medium
Ingredients
Servings:
4
- 1 cup oat bran
- 0.3 cup cold water
- 160 grams dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened peanut butter
- 0.5 cup shelled hazelnuts
- 0.3 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
Step-by-Step Preparation
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1
Prepare a large mixing bowl. For this recipe, you can use a square cake pan or a borcam of approximately 20x20 cm dimensions. Start the preparations by lining the bottom of the mold with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.
2
In a large mixing bowl, take 1 cup of oat bran, 0.25 cup of cold water, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 2 tablespoons of unsweetened peanut butter. As the chef's special touch of flavor, add 0.25 teaspoon of sea salt if desired. Mix well with a spatula or spoon until all ingredients reach a homogeneous consistency that is easy to shape. Ensure that the mixture is evenly distributed throughout.
3
Transfer the prepared oat mixture to the bottom of the cake mold. Spread the mixture evenly and firmly over the bottom of the mold using a spatula or the back of your hand. Make sure the surface is smooth and flat; this is important for the aesthetic appearance of the dessert.
4
Break 160 grams of dark chocolate (with 70% cocoa content) into small pieces. Melt the chocolate using a bain-marie; for this, place a heat-resistant bowl over a pot filled with boiling water (the bottom of the bowl should not touch the water) and stir until the chocolate melts slowly. On the other hand, lightly roast 0.5 cup of shelled hazelnuts if you wish and roughly chop them, or leave them whole.
5
First, sprinkle the chopped or whole hazelnuts evenly over the oat base in the mold. Then, pour the melted dark chocolate over the hazelnuts, completely covering the entire surface and leveling it. This will form the top layer of the dessert.
6
Carefully place the prepared dessert in the freezer. Leave it to freeze for at least 2 hours. This time is critical for the dessert to reach its ideal firmness, be easily sliced, and for the flavors to integrate with each other.
7
Instead of cutting the dessert immediately after taking it out of the freezer, let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes. Then, using a sharp knife, preferably dipped in hot water and dried, cut it into square or rectangular slices of your desired size. This method will ensure your slices are smoother and more even. Serve immediately while cold.
Chef's Tips
- Covering the bottom of the mold with plastic wrap before transferring the dessert base allows you to remove the dessert from the mold more easily after it has frozen.
- Preferring the bain-marie method while melting the dark chocolate prevents the chocolate from burning or seizing (clumping). The water should not be boiling; the melting process should occur gently with light steam.
- If you dip your knife into hot water and dry it before every cut during slicing, your slices will be more even and smooth.
Alternative & Optional Ingredients
- You can add a new crunch and aroma to the recipe by using different nuts such as almonds, walnuts, or pistachios instead of hazelnuts.
- You can prefer natural sweeteners such as maple syrup or date syrup instead of honey. These alternatives will also help bind the mixture.
Gourmet Recommendations
- You can enrich the flavor and presentation by sprinkling a few whole hazelnuts or a very light dusting of sea salt granules over the slices when serving.
- You can create an enjoyable and energetic snack alternative by serving this fit dessert accompanied by a freshly brewed coffee or an aromatic herbal tea.
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Nutrition Facts
Per Serving
Calories447 kcal
Protein11 g
Carbohydrates46 g
Fat30 g
Fiber 10 g
Sugar 25 g
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