Matcha Green Tea Chocolates

• Unique green tea flavour.
• Beautifully coloured chocolates.
• Ready in a couple of hours.
• No cane sugar.
• Gluten and dairy-free.
• Makes around 14-16 bars (measuring approx. 5cm x 2.5cm)

Cacao Butter Buttons, Organic 500g (Sussex Wholefoods)

100g Raw Cacao Butter, grated or cut into chips

Ceremonial Grade Matcha Green Tea, Organic 50g (Sussex Wholefoods)

2 tsp of Match Green Tea Powder. We used the top of the range Organic Ceremonial Grade Green Matcha Tea Powder.

Coconut Blossom Nectar Syrup, Organic 350g (Biona)

2-3 Tbsp Coconut Nectar Syrup

Smooth Cashew Nut Butter 1kg (Meridian)

3 Tbsp Cashew Butter

Ground Almonds 1Kg (Sussex Wholefoods)

5 Tbsp Ground Almonds

Pure Bourbon Vanilla Extract 100ml (Littlepod)

¼ tsp Vanilla Extract

Lucuma Powder, Organic 100g (Superfoodies)

1 tsp Lucuma Powder

Profusion Himalayan Rose Pink Salt - fine 500g

Pinch of Salt

Other Ingredients

Method

1. Place a clean, dry chocolate mould (silicone moulds are easier to work with) onto a flat baking tray. Keep to one side.
2. Melt the Cacao Butter in a bain marie: a bowl resting over a saucepan of boiling water, placed on the hob and set on a low-medium heat.
3. Stir in the Cashew Nut Butter. Turn off the heat and then remove the bowl from the Bain Marie.
4. Add the Ground Almonds, Matcha Green Tea Powder, Lucuma Powder and Vanilla Extract. Combine into a smooth liquid. The consistency should be like that of double cream.
5. Finally add the Coconut Nectar Syrup and the pinch of salt. Stir again, then taste. Add more syrup if you wish, as required.
6. Using a dessert spoon, transfer the chocolate mixture smoothly and rapidly into your clean, dry silicone chocolate mould. Fill to the top and no more as this will make the finished chocolates more professional looking
7. Tap the mould slightly to allow any bubbles to rise to the surface and break. Place in the fridge for an hour or so, depending on how deep the chocolate mould is.
8. The chocolates can then be removed from their individual moulds. We recommend using disposable gloves to avoid any unsightly looking fingerprints!
9. Optional: Dust the chocolates gently with a little extra Matcha Green Tea powder for a dramatic effect before serving.
10. These chocolates are best enjoyed straight from the fridge or lightly chilled.