No-Bake Chocolate Slice

The No-Bake Chocolate Slice is a popular, easy-to-make dessert bar that requires no oven, typically featuring a crunchy base of crushed biscuits and coconut, topped with a rich chocolate icing. Originating in Australia and New Zealand, it's a beloved home-bake staple often found at school fetes and family gatherings.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This treat is generally high in fat and carbohydrates due to its butter, sugar, and chocolate content, with the base providing some fiber from oats or coconut. A standard slice can contain around 250-350 calories, offering quick energy but limited essential nutrients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	150 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Calcium	45 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Magnesium	35 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Zinc	0.8 mg
Vitamin A	15 µg
Folate	10 µg

Per 1 slice (80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's an iconic 'tuck shop' or community bake sale item in Australasia, symbolizing casual, nostalgic home baking. Nutritionally, its no-bake method preserves some heat-sensitive compounds in ingredients like coconut, though it remains an indulgent treat.