Energy Boost: Sugar-Free Snack for a Revitalized You

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:

  1. Fruit Rejuvenation: Soak dried fruits in cold water for 15 minutes to enhance their juiciness.
  2. Nut Elegance: Grind hazelnuts and cashews to a medium size for a delightful texture.
  3. 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.
  4. 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:

  1. Fruit Awakening: Soak dried fruits in cold water for 15 minutes, infusing them with moisture.
  2. Nut Mastery: Grind hazelnuts and cashews to a medium size for a delightful nutty texture.
  3. Cookie Alchemy: Blend half of the stevia cookies for a fine texture, while breaking up the remaining cookies by hand.
  4. Fruit Transformation: Drain and pat dry the soaked dried fruits, then cut them into pieces for even distribution.

Assembly:

  1. Steam Symphony: Prepare a steam bath for a gentle melting process.
  2. Chocolate Fusion: Melt butter or coconut oil in a water bath, then add sugar-free white chocolate, stirring until well combined.
  3. Perfect Blend: Combine the chocolate mixture with the ground nuts and cookies for a harmonious blend of flavors.
  4. Forming Magic: Spread the mixture onto parchment paper, forming a sausage shape that you can easily roll up.
  5. Chill Time: Place the rolled-up mixture in the freezer for 3-4 hours to set.
  6. Sweet Touch: Brush the frozen log with honey, adding a touch of natural sweetness.
  7. Decorative Finale: Roll the log in dried coconut to decorate, adding visual appeal.
  8. 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!

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