SRCB-Dubai
Healthy Pistachio Chocolate Crunch• Pistachio-crunch • Antioxidants • Heart-healthy • Naturally-sweetened • Creamy-texture • Gluten-freeCost: $4.90 (7.5 oz Per Bar) Larger than the Dubai chocolate pistachio Kunafa!
Equipment
- Double Boiler This will be used to melt ingredients; fill bottom with one to two inches of water, heat on low until simmering, place top bowl with cocoa butter or chocolate, stir gently to melt evenly without burning.
- Stirring spoon This will be used for mixing; use a medium to large 8-12 inch wooden or stainless steel spoon for smooth blending of chocolate and pistachio butter.
- measuring cups These will be used for measuring ingredients like maple syrup and pistachio butter, ensure standard sizes for accuracy.
- measuring spoons These will be used for small amounts like vanilla extract, standard sizes from 1/4 tsp to 1 tbsp for precision.
- Chopping board This will be used for finely chopping pistachios, ensure a sturdy wooden or bamboo board for safe cutting.
- Mold This will be used to shape twelve 7.5-ounce bars, preferably silicone or metal for easy release and even setting.
- Refrigerator This will be used to set the bars, ensure it has space to hold molds flat for 2 hours.
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups Organic unsweetened dark chocolate bits (1134 g, 40 oz) Choose high-quality organic bits for intense flavor; all chocolate, regardless if organic, may contain small traces of heavy metals.
- 1.9 cups Organic cocoa butter (850 g, 30 oz)b Use food-grade organic cocoa butter for creamy texture; unrefined (2.8% omega-6 fatty acids)
- 1/2 cup Organic brown rice flour (120 g, 4.2 oz) We are using organic brown rice flour to make gluten-free kataifi for crispy texture.
- 2 cup Organic maple syrup (680 g, 24 oz) No I refined cane sugar here. We are using dark robust organic maple syrup for bold sweetness; substitute with honey if preferred.
- 1 cup Organic pistachio butter (240 g, 8.5 oz) We are using organic pistachio butter for creamy, nutty flavor; ensure smooth consistency.
- 1/2 cup Organic finely chopped pistachios (60 g, 2.1 oz) We are using organic finely chopped pistachios for added crunch in filling.
Instructions
- Cook half cup brown rice flour with water to a dough, roll into thin strands, bake at 250°F for 40 minutes, then lightly fry in coconut oil for crispy gluten-free kataifi.
- melt 1.9 cups organic cocoa butter in a double boiler—fill bottom with one to two inches water, simmer on low, place top bowl with cocoa butter, stir until liquid.
- Add 2.5 cups organic unsweetened dark chocolate bits to melted cocoa butter, stirring over low heat until fully melted and smooth.
- Stir one cup organic pistachio butter and half cup organic finely chopped pistachios into the melted chocolate mixture until evenly blended for crunch and flavor.
- Mix two cups of dark robust organic maple syrup into the chocolate-pistachio mixture, stirring until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Fold in the cooled gluten-free kataifi made from half cup brown rice flour, ensuring even distribution for a crispy texture throughout the chocolate mixture.Note:To fold in the gluten-free kataifi for SRCB-Dubai, use a gentle spatula motion to lift and turn the chocolate mixture over the kataifi, blending it carefully to keep the crispy texture without breaking the strands. Ready for the next instruction?
- Pour the mixture into molds for twelve 7.5-ounce bars and refrigerate for 2 hours to set.
Notes
Nutritious vs. empty calories:
SRCB-Dubai’s 850-1050 calories from organic cacao, pistachios, and maple syrup provide antioxidants and healthy fats, unlike empty calories from commercial bars stored as fat due to sugar spikes.Shelf Life
Store in a sealed container; 2-3 months at room temp, 6-8 months in fridge, up to 12 months in freezer.Approx. Nutrition Facts per 7.5-ounce bar:
• Calories: 850-1050 kcal • Total Fat: 50-60 g • Saturated Fat: 25-35 g • Carbohydrates: 55-65 g • Sugars: 30-40 g • Protein: 10-14 g • Fiber: 8-12 g • Sodium: 5-15 mgPossible health benefits:
• Antioxidants—may support heart health. • Healthy-fats—could provide sustained energy. • Pistachio-protein—might aid muscle repair. • Fiber—may promote digestion.Retraining taste from processed cravings to nutritional preferences:
Our tongues adapt to chemicals, processed foods, and high fructose corn syrup, but SRCB-Dubai’s organic dark chocolate and maple syrup shift palates to nutrient-rich, pistachio-crispy flavors.