Nicky Dear Health Coach

I saw this recipe on Doctorbowl today and I was a bit sceptical, but I had to give it a try… and it works!!

It has 3 ingredients and is extremely indulgent in terms of calories, but each ingredient is anti- inflammatory so it’s a great alternative to other rich chocolate cakes, containing no butter, eggs or additional sugar.

Just a warning, it’s not something to eat in the evening as it will contain quite a bit of caffeine and will definitely keep you awake!!

A lovely treat to eat with a cup of tea when you are putting up the Christmas tree.

You will need:

400g Very Dark chocolate – 75% or more

6 Apples with skin on

2 tbs Tahini or peanut butter

Cinnamon to serve.

For the glaze

4 tbs of Maple syrup (Buy the best you can afford)

2tbs Balsamic vinegar

1 Tsp Miso paste (Brown or white)

1tbs extra virgin Olive oil

Pinch sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Hot smoked paprika (Optional)

-Line a spring form cake tin or round serving bowl with parchment.

-Chop the apples with skin on, place in a pan with 300ml water.

-Simmer for 10-12 mins with a lid, until the apple is soft and shiny (this means the pectin has been released which will help set the mousse)

-Remove the lid and continue to simmer until nearly all the water is gone.

-Add the chocolate until it melts and add the Tahini or peanut butter.

-Mix well and then blend using a stick blender until smooth and creamy.

-Pour into the lined tin or serving bowl.

-Place in the fridge until set.

-Sprinkle with Sieved cinnamon and serve in small slices.