Cherry, Cocoa & Almond Clafoutis

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Arrange the cherries in a lightly greased baking dish.
3. Whisk the eggs, almond milk, ground almonds and cocoa.
4. Add maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon.
5. Pour the mixture around the cherries.
6. Scatter the flaked almonds over the top.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes until just set.
8. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Why it’s good

Dark cherries provide anthocyanins, which give them their characteristic deep red colour.

Cocoa is exceptionally rich in a group of polyphenols called flavanols.

Almonds also contain flavonoids and phenolic acids.

This recipe shows that polyphenol-rich food doesn’t always have to mean salads and savoury dishes.