SUPERFOOD CHOCOLATE BARK

The darker the chocolate, the less sugar and more cocoa butter it contains, so always choose bittersweet chocolate.

SERVES: 6     PREP: 20 MINS, PLUS SETTING     COOK: 5 MINS

4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

¾ cup coarsely chopped mixed Brazil nuts, unblanched almonds, and pistachio nuts

2 tablespoons coarsely chopped dried goji berries

2 tablespoons coarsely chopped dried cranberries

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1. Put the chocolate into a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of gently simmering water and heat for 5 minutes, until melted, making sure that the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water.

2. Line a large baking sheet with nonstick parchment paper. Stir the chocolate, then pour it onto the paper and spread into an 8 x 12-inch rectangle.

3. Sprinkle the nuts, berries, and chia seeds over the top, then let set in a cool place or the refrigerator.

4. To serve, lift the chocolate off the paper and break into shards. Store in a plastic container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

per serving: 227 cal / 15.7g fat / 5.3g sat fat / 17.7g carbs / 10.2g sugars / trace salt / 5.1g fiber / 5.1g protein

NUTTY NEWS

Nuts are a good source of vitamin E and the B group of vitamins, plus protein and minerals. Although high in fat, they are rich in essential fatty acids.