Pizza de Chocolate

Pizza de Chocolate is a delightful Brazilian dessert pizza that combines rich chocolate flavor with a crispy and nutty crust. This Paleo version is gluten-free and uses wholesome ingredients to satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising on health.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 120 grams
• Coconut flour - 30 grams
• Cocoa powder - 25 grams
• Honey or maple syrup - 2 tablespoons
• Coconut oil - 30 grams, melted
• Egg - 1 large
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch
• Dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher) - 50 grams, chopped
• Sliced bananas - 1 medium banana
• Chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds) - 30 grams

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix the almond flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, honey (or maple syrup), and egg until smooth.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
5. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet and press it out into a round pizza shape, about 0.5 cm thick.
6. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until firm and slightly crispy.
7. Remove the crust from the oven and sprinkle the chopped dark chocolate evenly over the top.
8. Add the sliced bananas and chopped nuts on top of the chocolate.
9. Return the pizza to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, until the chocolate is melted.
10. Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from dark chocolate, which may help improve heart health.
• Contains healthy fats and protein from nuts and almond flour, promoting satiety.

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