CHOCOLATE-SALTED PEANUT CRUNCH SQUARES

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What could be more romantic than the cold-pressed oil of a cacao bean-aka cacao butter? Maybe it's the fact that cacao butter isn't just an essential ingredient in chocolate, but also a healthy source of Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids, antioxidants and, yes, mood-stimulating serotonin.

Provided by Silvana Nardone

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 16 squares

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup unsweetened raw cocoa powder
1/4 cup maple sugar
Salt
2/3 cup raw cacao butter, melted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened rice cereal
1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts, plus more for topping

Steps:

  • Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, maple sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Whisk in the warm melted cacao butter and vanilla until smooth. Gently stir in the cereal and peanuts; pour into the lined pan and, using an offset spatula, spread evenly. Scatter some peanuts over the top and let set overnight at room temperature or refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calorie, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 104 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams

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