Sugar-free chocolate hazelnut dessert

Do you crave chocolate, but don’t want to gain weight? Try this irresistible sugar-free chocolate hazelnut dessert, which has a mix of flavors that you will love. It is a tasty snack loaded with healthy fats and antioxidants. Enjoy it! *(Recipe for 12 pieces of dessert)

Ingredients

▪ 170 g of hazelnuts** ▪ 115 g of coconut oil** ▪ 85 g of cocoa** ▪ 1 teaspoon of vanilla** ▪ Stevia or another type of sugar-free sweetener to taste* ▪ Pinch of pink salt

Preparation

1. Heat the oven to 180˚C.
2. Toast the hazelnuts on a baking sheet until golden and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
3. Rub the hazelnuts on a clean towel to remove the skins.
4. Add all ingredients, except hazelnuts, to a food processor and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust the sweetness. *5. Line a baking dish with wax paper. Pour the mixture into the refractory and spread it to 3 mm thick. Sprinkle with hazelnuts.
5. Freeze for 30-45 minutes until solid. Cut into 12 pieces. Enjoy your chocolate dessert!

Benefits of hazelnuts

Eating hazelnuts has many benefits for our health because they are one of the nuts that provide us with the greatest contribution of lipids, and it is these that help us regulate cholesterol levels and triglycerides in the blood. Specialists recommend consuming these fruits because they help us prevent heart problems, they are recommended to pregnant women because they contain folic acid that helps prevent diseases in babies, and to children of growing age to strengthen systems in their bodies. *Hazelnuts are also rich in fats that are good for our health; in vitamin A, which helps us prevent vision and skin problems; and in vitamin E, which is a powerful antioxidant and anti-aging. Lack of vitamin E increases the likelihood of suffering from infertility. Hazelnuts are also rich in vitamin B, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium, which help the proper functioning of the nervous system and muscles, and prevent fluid retention and hypertension. These delicious nuts also contain calcium that helps prevent bone problems such as osteoporosis and is recommended for those who cannot consume dairy products. And what can we say about the consumption of dark or bitter chocolate, whose nutritional benefits are widely known.

Antioxidants

Chocolate has a high content of antioxidants such as polyphenols, flavonoids and catechins, among others, which help the proper functioning of our heart, and have the ability to combat free radicals that damage our cells, causing different diseases such as cancer. *Antioxidants prevent cardiovascular diseases, reduce cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure and prevent premature aging. Also, the consumption of dark chocolate reduces the levels of bad LDL cholesterol and increases the levels of good HDL cholesterol in our body. In addition, it has anti-inflammatory properties that combat chronic vascular inflammation, improve the health of blood vessels and reduce blood pressure, all of which helps us prevent heart disease. Consuming chocolate also helps us prevent strokes, combats chronic fatigue and helps with insomnia and mood problems. Do you see? Not all desserts are prohibited to maintain the diet. There are some like this chocolate dessert that are very healthy and also delicious. If you want more information on nutrition and health topics, or need advice to find the healthiest eating plan to help you lose weight, click here.