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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">(Adapted from recipe in Organic NZ magazine, vol. 69 no. 3)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Fabulous dairy, gluten, sugar and caffeine-free chocolaty goodness!</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Ingredients:</strong></p>



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<li>1 cup carob powder</li>



<li>2 tsp vanilla essence</li>



<li>1 1/4 cup apple sauce (approx 3 apples, cored, peeled and cooked in little water until soft then pureed)</li>



<li>2 Tbsp coconut oil, softened (stand in bowl of hot water or place on cooked apples)</li>



<li>2 cup soaked and cooked black beans</li>



<li>1 tsp baking soda</li>



<li>1 handful of sunflower seeds</li>



<li>2 cups dates or apricots, chopped</li>



<li>3/4 cup gluten free flour (mix of rice, sorghum, potato starch or almond meal)</li>



<li>1/2 to 1 cup chopped walnuts or hazelnuts</li>



<li>Optional: Pinch of stevia ot 1 Tbsp agave nectar</li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Place first seven ingredients in food processor and blend, then add the dates a few at a time until mixed thoroughly. Add flour and then stir in nuts by hand. Pour into square tin and bake at 180 deg C for 30-40 minutes until an inserted knife comes out with just a few crumbs on it. Cool and cut into squares.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Therapeutic Actions:</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Great source of fibre due to the black bean, apple and carob content (especially soluble fibre.) The nuts, seeds, beans and coconut oil help to offset the fruit sugars and stabilise the rise in blood sugar levels, making it a good snack or sweet treat. This is further enhanced by serving with kefir quark due to the fat and protein content.</p>