If you’re looking for a luxurious yet healthy treat, this Healthy Dubai Chocolate Bar is the perfect choice. Made with rich dark chocolate, pistachios, and tahini, this decadent dessert is dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free, making it a guilt-free indulgence packed with anti-inflammatory benefits.
Unlike traditional chocolate bars loaded with processed ingredients, this recipe is designed with wellness in mind. Every ingredient offers unique anti-inflammatory health benefits.
Dark chocolate is a powerful source of antioxidants and is known to reduce inflammation and support heart health. Pistachios are nutrient-dense nuts that are rich in healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants, contributing to lower inflammation and improved digestion.
For those with dietary restrictions or anyone simply looking for a healthier chocolate fix, this Healthy Dubai Chocolate Bar is the perfect option. Since it contains no dairy, no gluten, and no refined sugar, it’s ideal for individuals following a plant-based, paleo, or anti-inflammatory diet.
If you fancy trying more anti-inflammatory snacks, then check out Nutty Chocolate Bark or Chocolate and Espresso Brownies.
Ingredients
- 5.3 oz or 150g of 70% dark chocolate
- 4.2oz or 120g of pistachio butter
- 2.5g or 70g of toasted flaked almonds
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 pinch salt
Directions
Melt the chocolate in a bowl over hot water. Using large chocolate bar molds (approximately 14×25 cm and 2 cm deep), pour half of the melted chocolate into the mold. Using a spoon or silicone brush, spread the chocolate evenly across the bottom and sides of the mold. Keep the remaining chocolate in the bowl over the hot water, turning off the heat.
Place the mold in the fridge or freezer to allow the chocolate to set.
Meanwhile, prepare the pistachio filling. In a medium bowl, combine the toasted flaked almonds, pistachio paste, tahini, maple syrup, and sea salt. Mix well until combined.
Once the chocolate has been set, remove the mold from the fridge or freezer and evenly spread the pistachio filling over the chocolate layer.
Pour the remaining melted chocolate over the filling, spreading it evenly with a spoon or brush to ensure it reaches the corners and fully covers the filling.
Return the mold to the freezer for at least 20 minutes or until set.
Once firm, gently remove the chocolate bar from the mold and enjoy!
Serving Tips
This chocolate bar tastes great with the Women’s Calm Tea, Turmeric Shot, or Moroccan Spiced Coffee.
Storage Tips
This chocolate bar can be stored in the fridge for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Thanks very much for the recipe. I will attempt to make it after I receive the molds. Yours look beautiful.!
have fun doing it and enjoy!!
Where can I buy the mould from, please? I’ve looked on Hobbycraft but they don’t have this particular style.
You’ll find the molds linked in part 1 of the recipe instructions and also on the Yalda Loves page.
Wondering if there is a nut free version of this?
Hi Adrina, the Dubai chocolate bar is known for its pistaschio cream filling. You could try and replace with a seed butter, but the taste would be completely different. If you can’t find seed butters then roast your favorite seeds for 5 minutes and then blitz in the food processor until they turn into a paste.
hard as it is all about nuts, but I will create one with berries and dark chocolate. You can also add desiccated coconut 🙂