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Chocolate dessert seitan slices on a white plate.
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Chocolate Dessert Seitan Recipe

This chocolate dessert seitan is a delicious treat and a good source of plant-based protein. It’s sweet and chocolatey with a satisfying chewy texture.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time48 minutes
Chilling Time1 hour
Total Time2 hours 3 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 241.5kcal
Author: Jennifer Bell

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish with lid (or cover with aluminum foil)
  • Sheet pan
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or substitute sugar-free sweetener to taste, and increase water to replace any lost liquid volume)
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (or substitute any other creamy nut butter or seed butter)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vital wheat gluten (spooned into the measuring cup then leveled--not scooped)
  • 1 1/4 cups chopped dark chocolate (7.5 oz or 212 g. Or for a lower-carb version, substitute keto-friendly chocolate like this monk fruit chocolate)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Add 1/2 cup cold water, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a large mixing bowl.
  • Use a whisk to mix well.
  • Add 1 cup vital wheat gluten (spooned into the measuring cup then leveled--not scooped).
  • Mix with your hands until combined, then knead for about 2 minutes (I kneaded it right in the bowl to reduce mess).
  • Transfer the dough to a 9x13-inch baking dish (or similar size) lined with parchment paper (to prevent the dough from sticking to the pan).
  • Shape the dough into an oval or rectangle shape, then flatten to approximately 1/2 an inch thickness.
  • Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil, then bake for 45 minutes.
  • Remove the cover and let the seitan cool to room temperature before removing from the pan and cutting widthwise into 10 slices.
  • Add 1 1/4 cups chopped dark chocolate to a pot on the stove set to low heat.
  • Cook, stirring frequently until melted, then immediately remove the pot from the heat.
  • Dip the seitan slices one at a time in the melted chocolate, gently turning to coat each side, then place them on a sheet pan (or plates) lined with parchment paper (use two forks to make this process easy).
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour or until the chocolate has hardened.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, or in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 241.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.9g | Protein: 12.6g | Fat: 13.1g | Saturated Fat: 6.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6g | Cholesterol: 0.7mg | Sodium: 95.5mg | Potassium: 256.2mg | Fiber: 3.6g | Sugar: 10.8g | Vitamin A: 8.5IU | Calcium: 48.1mg | Iron: 3.6mg