Author Notes
Chewy, sweet, full of almonds and coated in dark chocolate, these Paleo chocolate Florentines are also gluten-free and vegan. —Justina
Ingredients
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2 cups
almond flakes
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1 cup
almond flour
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1
egg (optional)
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1/2 cup
cup agave syrup/honey
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1/5 cup
cup coconut oil, melted
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50 grams
dark chocolate
Directions
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Pre-heat the oven to 150c and line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.
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Mix the coconut oil and syrup together in a bowl.
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Roughly chop the flaked almonds and mix together with the almond flour.
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Combine the oil and syrup with the almond mix.
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Roll the dough into small balls, and flatten out on the lined tray.
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Bake for approximately 12 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
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In the meantime, melt some chocolate by placing the dark chocolate in a bowl and placing the bowl over a pan filled 1/4 way with hot water. (Ensure that the bowl does not make contact with the water).
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Once melted, coat the Florentines with the chocolate either by individually dipping in the bowl or by getting a spoon and pouring the chocolate over the Florentines.
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Allow to cool before serving.
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Notes
Roll and squash the balls together firmly.
Flatten the balls individually out on the tray and if necessary, re-shape so that they stay circular.
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