How does this recipe support the nervous system?
This slice is rich, chocolatey and satisfying, but it also brings a decent amount of protein, healthy fats, magnesium and minerals thanks to the peanut butter, dark chocolate, almond flour and collagen.

It’s the kind of sweet snack that feels properly indulgent while still being more substantial than a standard chocolate bar, which can be helpful on those frazzled afternoons when you want something sweet but also need something that actually keeps you going.

Peanut Butter
Peanut butter provides protein, magnesium, vitamin E and nourishing fats.

Magnesium plays an important role in normal nerve and muscle function, while the combination of fat and protein helps make this slice more satisfying and sustaining.

Chicken and collagen provide protein and amino acids, which are essential for liver detoxification pathways, tissue repair and overall nourishment. The liver needs adequate protein to carry out many of its processing and clearing functions, so this recipe is intentionally grounding and protein-rich rather than light or restrictive.

Collagen
Collagen adds extra protein and provides amino acids including glycine.

Glycine is used throughout the body in connective tissue, protein synthesis and normal cellular function, and adding collagen here helps boost the overall protein content without making the slice much harder to prepare.

Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate contributes magnesium, iron and polyphenols.

Magnesium is involved in normal nervous system function and energy metabolism, while cocoa polyphenols provide antioxidant activity.

Almond Flour
Almond flour adds more magnesium, vitamin E, fibre and healthy fats.

It also helps give the peanut butter centre that soft, fudgy texture while making the slice a little more substantial.

Medjool Dates
Dates naturally sweeten the base while adding fibre, potassium and small amounts of minerals.

They also help bind the Chief bars together without needing extra syrups or oils.

The thing I like most about this slice for the overstimulation theme is that it combines protein, fats and carbohydrates in one satisfying snack.

You’ve got protein from the Chief bars, collagen and peanut butter, fats from the peanut butter and almonds, and carbohydrates from the dates and chocolate.

It still feels like a proper treat, but it’s also got enough substance behind it to feel more grounding than just grabbing something sugary when your brain is already running on empty.

Collagen Note
I used dark chocolate collagen powder in the filling, but vanilla or unflavoured collagen would also work really well here.

Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for around 5–7 days, or freeze individual pieces for up to 2–3 months.