Chocolate slice

Author: Rebecca Johnston

Photographer: Melanie Jenkins

This low cost healthy slice is seriously, wickedly divine and sure to become a true favourite!

Serves: 20 (makes 20 slices)

Time to make: 15 mins , plus 1 hr cooling

Hands-on time: 15 mins

Ingredients

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125g reduced-fat spread

3 tablespoons liquid honey

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

3 tablespoons cocoa powder

200g malt biscuits, crushed

½ cup desiccated coconut

½ cup raisins

Topping

¾ cup dark chocolate buttons

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Instructions

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1 Line a 17cm x 27cm slice tin with non-stick baking paper. Melt spread, honey and vanilla in a microwave-proof bowl. Use 50% power setting for 30 seconds, stir, and return to microwave again if necessary until completely melted. Stir in cocoa powder and mix well until smooth.

2 In a large bowl combine all the dry ingredients and pour cocoa mixture on top. Mix well and press into slice tin. Melt chocolate buttons and drizzle on top of slice base.

3 Refrigerate for 1 hour or until slice is completely set. Cut into 20 slices. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 139 cal

Kilojoules 580 kJ

Protein 2 g

Total fat 8 g

Saturated fat 3 g

Carbohydrates 15 g

Sugar 10 g

Dietary fibre 1 g

Sodium 70 mg

Calcium 10 mg

Iron 0.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

First published: Jul 2011

One comment on Chocolate slice

Rebecca Matthews November 6, 2022 at 12:37 pm #

Delicious! Super quick and easy to make and perfect to satisfy the mid afternoon chocolate cravings.

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