Chocolate Crumble Bars

If you are a fan of chocolate, you’ll love these! This chocolate crumble bar recipe is lower in calories (contains a lot less sugar) than typical brownie recipes, without comprising on taste.  This simple-to-follow recipe includes a mixture of wholemeal and plain flour that creates a crumbly texture. These calorie friendly chocolate crumble bars can be included as part of a flexible diet and enjoyed as a sweet treat. Give it a try and let us know what you think!

Yield: 12 bars
Preparation time: 15-20 mins
Cooking time: 20-25 mins

*Nutritional values per bar:

Kcal 148 | Protein 4g | Carbohydrate 21g | Fat 5g

Ingredients:

• 150g wholemeal flour
• 100g plain flour
• 100 g maple syrup or brown sugar
• 30g coconut oil (any flavourless oil would be suitable too)
• 150g Greek-style yoghurt
• 200 ml water
• 65g cocoa powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method:

1. Preheat the oven at 180° C.
2. Grease a loaf tin with some of the vegetable oil.
3. Mix and sieve the dry ingredients into a bowl (except the wholemeal if it is too coarse).
4. In a separate bowl, combine together the wet ingredients (water, oil and sugar/syrup).
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, this way, you will ensure an even and homogeneous mix.
   
6. Spoon the mix into the tin, making sure it is evenly distributed throughout.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 180^o
8. Remove from the oven, let cool in the tin for 10 mins. Remove from the tin and cool at room temperature on a plate (ideally a wire rack).
9. Cut into bars or your preferred shape.

Storage:

The chocolate crumble bars can be frozen and kept in the freezer for up to 1 month.

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