Ingredients: A Symphony of Natural Goodness
Embark on a delightful sugar-free journey with this energizing snack that combines dried fruits, nuts, and a touch of chocolate coating:
Dried Fruits:
- 80g dried apricots (2.8 ounces)
- 40g dried cranberries (1.4 ounces)
- 30g plums (1 ounce)
Nuts:
- 25g hazelnuts (0.9 ounces)
- 25g cashews (0.9 ounces) or use walnuts/almonds
Cookies:
- 100g stevia cookies (3.5 ounces)
Chocolate Coating:
- 60g butter or coconut oil (2 ounces)
- 120g sugar-free white chocolate (4.2 ounces)
Topping:
- Honey for brushing
- Dried coconut for decoration
Tips and Tricks: Crafting a Healthy Indulgence
Experience the perfect blend of flavors with these tips for crafting your sugar-free energy snack:
- Fruit Rejuvenation: Soak dried fruits in cold water for 15 minutes to enhance their juiciness.
- Nut Elegance: Grind hazelnuts and cashews to a medium size for a delightful texture.
- Cookie Harmony: Blend half of the stevia cookies for a fine texture, and break up the remaining cookies by hand, ensuring varied sizes for a satisfying crunch.
- Fruit Finale: Drain and pat dry the soaked dried fruits, then cut them into pieces to distribute their sweetness evenly.
Assembly: Creating Your Sugar-Free Delight
Follow these simple steps to assemble your revitalizing sugar-free snack:
Preparation:
- Fruit Awakening: Soak dried fruits in cold water for 15 minutes, infusing them with moisture.
- Nut Mastery: Grind hazelnuts and cashews to a medium size for a delightful nutty texture.
- Cookie Alchemy: Blend half of the stevia cookies for a fine texture, while breaking up the remaining cookies by hand.
- Fruit Transformation: Drain and pat dry the soaked dried fruits, then cut them into pieces for even distribution.
Assembly:
- Steam Symphony: Prepare a steam bath for a gentle melting process.
- Chocolate Fusion: Melt butter or coconut oil in a water bath, then add sugar-free white chocolate, stirring until well combined.
- Perfect Blend: Combine the chocolate mixture with the ground nuts and cookies for a harmonious blend of flavors.
- Forming Magic: Spread the mixture onto parchment paper, forming a sausage shape that you can easily roll up.
- Chill Time: Place the rolled-up mixture in the freezer for 3-4 hours to set.
- Sweet Touch: Brush the frozen log with honey, adding a touch of natural sweetness.
- Decorative Finale: Roll the log in dried coconut to decorate, adding visual appeal.
- Final Set: Refrigerate for an additional 10 minutes to ensure the snack is ready for enjoyment.
Conclusion: A Sweet Escape to Natural Energy
As you savor this sugar-free energy snack, you’re not just indulging in a treat – you’re embracing a revitalizing journey. Packed with natural goodness, this snack is your companion to an energized and sugar-free lifestyle. Enjoy each bite and feel the natural energy coursing through you!