Dark chocolate rocky road
What’s more indulgent than a dark chocolate rocky road! A low-cost treat and thoughtful gift idea, rocky road is so easy and quick to make.
Serves: 20 (makes 20 pieces)
Time to make: 30 mins
Total cost: $12.00 / $0.60 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 150g white marshmallows
- ½ cup coconut flakes
- ½ cup shelled salted pistachios
- 4 cups plain air-popped popcorn
- ¼ cup chopped dried apricots
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons goji berries
- 180g 70% dark chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Grease and line the base and sides of a 29cm x 16cm rectangular tin with baking paper.
- Cut marshmallows into quarters using scissors. In a large bowl, place marshmallows, coconut, pistachios, popcorn, dried apricots, cranberries and goji berries. Mix well.
- In a heatproof bowl, melt chocolate on high power in the microwave for 1 minute, or until melted and smooth. Stir chocolate halfway through cooking to prevent burning.
- Pour chocolate over marshmallow mixture, quickly stir, then pour mixture into prepared tin. Spread mixture over base with a spatula. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes, or until set. Cut into squares or break into pieces to serve.
Serving suggestion
Make it gluten free: Check marshmallows and dark chocolate are gluten free.
HFG tip
Store rocky road in airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 126cal
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Kilojoules 530kJ
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Protein 2g
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Total fat 6g
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–Saturated fat 3g
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Carbohydrates 15g
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–Sugars 11g
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Dietary fibre 2g
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Sodium 20mg
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Calcium 10mg
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Iron 1mg
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.
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Is this also dairy free please?
Hi Debra
Thanks for your question. We haven’t put a dairy-free icon on this recipe because some dark chocolate isn’t dairy free. If you use dairy-free dark chocolate, yes it will be a dairy-free dish. Just check the label.
I hope that helps.
Warm regards
Jenny, Healthy Food Guide editor