Moringa And Mint Chocolate Squares

Moringa and mint: the 2 flavors when paired together, go extremely well. The combination becomes heavenly when we add chocolate to it. The flavor of mint, the deliciousness of chocolate, and the goodness of moringa. Could it be more awesome? 

The moringa and mint chocolate squares are a perfect delicacy for all the sweet lovers who are also health-conscious. Here is how you can make it.

Ingredients For The Recipe

Base: 

• Almonds: 1 cup 
• Cacao powder: 2 tbsp 
• Medjool dates: 1 cup
• A pinch of salt

Mint filling: 

• Moringa Powder: 2 tsp 
• Cashews: ½ cup
• Fresh mint leaves: ¼ cup
• Maple syrup or raw honey or rice syrup: ¼ cup
• Non-dairy milk: ½ - ¾ cup
• Melted coconut oil: ¼ cup
• Peppermint extract: few drops

Chocolate Topping:

• Melted coconut oil: ⅓ cup 
• Cacao powder: ¼ cup
• Maple syrup or raw honey: 2 tbsp
• A pinch of salt
• Cacao nibs: for decoration

Method of Preparation

1. To make the base, mix the almonds in a food processor till it becomes coarse flour. Add the salt, cacao powder, and dates. Blend again until the mixture sticks together when pinched with thumb and finger.

1. Press the mixture uniformly into an 8x8" baking tin, lined with parchment paper. Keep the baking tin in the refrigerator.

1. In a food processor, combine the cashews, mint leaves, fluid sugar, moringa, and non-dairy milk until smooth. Add the melted coconut oil and mix once more. Then pour in the mint extract, mix again, and taste. Add somewhat more if necessary. 

1. Pour the mint filling over the base and smooth out with a spatula. Return the tin to the refrigerator. Whisk together the chocolate fixings in a medium-sized bowl. Leave for a moment to cool.

1. Pour over the mint filling, spreading uniformly. Sprinkle with cacao nibs and put them in the refrigerator again to let them set. Cut into squares and serve.