If you’re after a slice that looks indulgent but works hard under the hood, this is it. With a rich almond cacao base, a chewy coconut-cherry centre, and a silky Collagen Coffee-infused dark chocolate top, this layered treat hits all the right notes—sweet, satisfying, and packed with purpose.
Made with gut-friendly ingredients and boosted with protein, collagen, and healthy fats, it’s the perfect no-bake recipe for when you want a treat that still aligns with your goals. Naturally gluten free, and easily made vegan with a few simple swaps (hello, Thermo Coffee + plant-based protein), this is one you'll want to keep on repeat—especially when those 3pm cravings hit 👇
Ingredients
Base
1/4 cup almond butter
1/4 cup desiccated coconut
1/4 cup protein powder
2 tbsp cacao
2 tbsp maple syrup/sugar free maple syrup
2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
1 tsp Collagen Coffee
1 tsp vanilla essence
Pinch of salt
Coconut layer
1 1/2 cups desiccated coconut
3-4 tbsp dried cherries (or cranberries)
1.5 tbsp coconut oil
Topping
1/3 cup dark chocolate
1 sachet Collagen Coffee
1 tsp coconut oil
Vegan option - use Thermo Coffee, vegan protein and your favourite vegan chocolate option.
Method
Mix Base. Press into a lined loaf pan. Blend coconut, cherries & coconut oil until it "sticks" when pressed. Press firmly onto base. Melt chocolate and coconut oil together, mix in coffee powder. Drizzle chocolate mixture over base. Freeze for 10 minutes.
Slice - Easiest if you flip the slice so the basing is facing up.
Devour!
Recipe by Em Swanston