Ultimate Rocky Road Bites by @deliciouslyella

32 min

18 servings

260 g

Buckwheat groats

🌱

260 g

Pumpkin seeds

🍫

260 g

Dark chocolate

🥥

2.6 tbsp

Coconut oil

🌴

260 g

Medjool dates

🧈

3.8 tbsp

Almond butter

🍇

130 g

Raisins

🧂

1.3 pinches

Sea salt

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 160°C fan / 350°F and line an 8 x 8" / 20 x 20 cm baking tin or 900g / 1 lb loaf tin with baking parchment.

  2. Add
    • Buckwheat groats
    • Pumpkin seeds

    Add the buckwheat groats and pumpkin seeds to a baking tray and roast for 10–12 minutes until golden, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

  3. Melt
    • Dark chocolate
    • Coconut oil

    Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil in a bain-marie, or in a heatproof bowl in the microwave on a low heat setting, and stir until smooth, then set aside.

  4. Add
    • Medjool dates
    • Almond butter
    • Sea salt

    Add the Medjool dates, almond butter and a pinch of flaky sea salt to a food processor and blend for a few minutes until a coarse paste forms.

  5. Add
    • Raisins
    • Dark chocolate
    • Coconut oil

    Add the raisins, melted chocolate, roasted buckwheat and pumpkin seeds, and pulse briefly until just combined.

  6. Transfer

    Transfer the mixture to the lined tin and press down firmly into a smooth, even layer.

  7. Chill

    Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours, until firm, then slice into bites.

Ultimate Rocky Road Bites by @deliciouslyella

32 min

18 servings

260 g

Buckwheat groats

🌱

260 g

Pumpkin seeds

🍫

260 g

Dark chocolate

🥥

2.6 tbsp

Coconut oil

🌴

260 g

Medjool dates

🧈

3.8 tbsp

Almond butter

🍇

130 g

Raisins

🧂

1.3 pinches

Sea salt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/7

    Preheat the oven to 160°C fan / 350°F and line an 8 x 8" / 20 x 20 cm baking tin or 900g / 1 lb loaf tin with baking parchment.

    📜Baking parchment
    🍳Baking tin

  2. Step 2/7

    Add the buckwheat groats and pumpkin seeds to a baking tray and roast for 10–12 minutes until golden, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

    Buckwheat groats
    🌱Pumpkin seeds
    🍳Baking tray

  3. Step 3/7

    Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil in a bain-marie, or in a heatproof bowl in the microwave on a low heat setting, and stir until smooth, then set aside.

    🍫Dark chocolate
    🥥Coconut oil
    🥣Heatproof bowl
    🥄Spoon

  4. Step 4/7

    Add the Medjool dates, almond butter and a pinch of flaky sea salt to a food processor and blend for a few minutes until a coarse paste forms.

    🌴Medjool dates
    🧈Almond butter
    🧂Sea salt

  5. Step 5/7

    Add the raisins, melted chocolate, roasted buckwheat and pumpkin seeds, and pulse briefly until just combined.

    🍇Raisins
    🍫Dark chocolate
    🥥Coconut oil
    Buckwheat groats
    🌱Pumpkin seeds

  6. Step 6/7

    Transfer the mixture to the lined tin and press down firmly into a smooth, even layer.

    🍳Baking tin
    🥄Spoon

  7. Step 7/7

    Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours, until firm, then slice into bites.

    🔪Knife

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Nuts & Seeds, Sweets, Oils & Fats, Fruits, Spices

Ingredients

Buckwheat groats, Pumpkin seeds, Dark chocolate, Coconut oil, Medjool dates, Almond butter, Raisins, Sea salt

Notes

Dark chocolate (70% cocoa), Medjool dates (pitted weight), Sea salt (flaky sea salt, if using)

Allergens

Soy, Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Egg-Free, Low-Sodium

Calories

213 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 5g, Carbohydrates: 22g, Fat: 12g, Fiber: 3.5g, Sugars: 13g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Magnesium: 55mg, Iron: 1.5mg, Zinc: 1.2mg, Potassium: 200mg, Sodium: 35mg

Vitamins

Vitamin E: 1.8mg, Vitamin B6: 0.1mg, Folate: 8µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

12 minutes

Overall

32 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

7 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Baking parchment, Baking tray, Baking tin, Heatproof bowl, Spoon, Knife

Appliances

Oven, Food processor, Microwave, Refrigerator

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Snack

Occasions

Everyday Snack, Meal Prep

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@deliciouslyella

Origin

Cuisine

British

Geographic

United Kingdom, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Chewy, Sticky, Crunchy, Dense

Flavors

Chocolatey, Sweet, Nutty, Earthy, Slightly Salty

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

fridge : 1-2 weeks (store in an airtight container,keep chilled until firm and sliced), freezer : up to 2 months (wrap individual bites or layer with parchment in an airtight container), room temperature : 5-10 minutes before slicing (let tin sit out briefly to soften for neat slices, not for long-term storage)