I find myself eating more chocolate at this time of the year, whether it be Easter eggs, mini eggs or in the form of rich-chocolatey desserts. I absolutely love dessert, especially on the weekend after a hearty roast dinner or when spending time with family. In the past I have had to skip certain desserts due to my IBS, and more specifically my intolerance to lactose. If I eat a little too much, I can have a pretty unpleasant time which I go into more detail about below – but in short – since finding LactoJoy, I can enjoy rich and indulgent desserts without worry!
In light of this, I thought I’d share a recipe for a delicious chocolate tart with a crunchy nut-packed base, which you can enjoy too, with LactoJoy.
This post was written in collaboration with LactoJoy to share the benefits of taking a lactase enzyme. LactoJoy, founded in 2014, started with a mission of supporting roughly 75% of the population who suffer from a lactose intolerance. Everyone should be able to eat and enjoy food without worrying about unwanted symptoms, and to “stay fresh” as per their motto. LactoJoy contains a high dose of lactase – an enzyme which breaks down the lactose sugar found in dairy – making them highly effective. They are small, tasteless tablets that can be chewed and come in a handy tin that fits in your handbag or pocket. You can then take them on the go as and when you need them. I personally take a LactoJoy tablet whenever I eat out as there’s often lots of hidden butter and cream in restaurant food, that’s usually why it tastes so good!
Lactojoy is easy to purchase, it’s available on Amazon or directly from the Lactojoy website. The tablets are gluten free, dairy free and vegan.
Lactose is a high FODMAP as it’s a short-chain carbohydrate and it can be difficult to digest, particularly if your body lacks the lactase enzyme. Signs of a lactose intolerance include, stomach cramps, wind, vomiting or diarrhoea, however this can vary person to person. Different people can also tolerate different amounts of lactose, however one LactoJoy tablet will be enough to prevent any unwanted symptoms from appearing. I personally had a patch of being sick on a number of occasions after eating foods rich in lactose. This has been horrific as it come over me so quickly, and I can be in a restaurant, out with friends or family and I’ve had a few embarrassing moments! The worst part is I assume people think I’ve had too much to drink, when in reality, I just can’t tolerate lactose. Since taking LactoJoy this hasn’t happened, and I’m so pleased I can continue to enjoy dairy instead of eliminating it from my diet altogether.
Have you tried taking a lactase supplement before? How have you found it? Let me know in the comments below.
Nutty Chocolate Tart
Ingredients
- 150 g Ground almond
- 100 g Chopped hazelnut
- 40 g Cocoa powder
- 100 g Maple syrup
- 300 ml Double cream
- 2 tbsp Caster sugar
- 360 g Dark chocolate
- 75 g Unsalted butter
- 100 ml Milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together ground almonds, chopped hazelnuts, cocoa powder and maple syrup.
- Lightly grease a 23cm tin with a removable base and press the mixture in to the tin.
- To make the chocolate filling, add the double cream and caster sugar to a pan and bring to the boil.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and chocolate until smooth. Leave to cool.
- Gradually stir in the milk and pour the mixture into the nutty base.
- Leave to set for 2-4 hours then serve with a dollop of thick cream.
I hope you enjoy creating and indulging in this gluten free nutty chocolate tart, and are able to enjoy more dairy products with the use of LactoJoy.
As always, let me know what you think of the recipe, I love to see what you make!
All the best,
Alice x
This post was written as part of a paid partnership with LactoJoy All views are my own.
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