I’ve made my fair share of energy balls and raw desserts over the years, the kind born from an athlete’s sweet tooth and a devotion to “healthy indulgence.” So, truth be told, I’m rarely seduced by these treats anymore.
But every now and then, hunger strikes and choices are few. That’s how I found myself giving this one a chance, even though, honestly, chocolate and seaweed had long parted ways in my kitchen (or so I thought).
And my, did it humble me. Rich, velvety chocolate. Gentle sweetness. A prickle of sea salt. And the most delicate touch of umami, not fishy in the slightest (take note, spirulina and chlorella). Perfectly balanced. Unexpected. Deeply satisfying and quietly nourishing.
So here it is, a little copycat of the one that surprised me at Home Wellness in Primrose Hill, London, now ready for you to make and enjoy at home.
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