Chocolate Layered Gut Seal

Take the classic Gut Seal Slice and add an epic creamy chocolate layer on top. A perfect double chocolate combination that's as good for your gut as it is for your tastebuds.

Everything you need to make this:

Chocolate Layered Gut Seal recipe

For the base

• Gut Seal Premix (follow the standard slice quantities)
• 2/3 cup coconut oil
• 2/3 cup ghee or butter
• 2 tbsp MCT oil
• Optional: 1/4 cup collagen
• Optional to taste: 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp vanilla
• Optional to taste: 3 tbsp xylitol or sweetener of choice

Method

1. On a very low heat, melt the coconut oil and butter or ghee together in a saucepan.
2. Once melted, add the remaining ingredients and stir well until combined.
3. Press into moulds, muffin tins or a plain tray, leaving room for the chocolate layer.
4. Press the mixture in evenly and set in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or the freezer for 30 minutes.

For the chocolate layer

• 1/2 cup raw cocoa butter or buttons
• 1/2 cup raw cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 2 drops liquid stevia or maple syrup to taste
• Optional: 2 drops pure peppermint essential oil (food-grade only)

Method

1. In a small saucepan, melt the raw cocoa butter gently, stirring until smooth.
2. Add the coconut oil and stir until melted.
3. Remove from the heat and add the cocoa powder, stevia and peppermint oil if using.
4. Combine until smooth.
5. Pour over the top of your cooled Gut Seal base.
6. Refrigerate until solid and enjoy.

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