Inspired by Lucy’s September 2025 journey to Ikaria, Greece
Lucy has just returned from an incredible journey to Ikaria, Greece, one of the world’s five Blue Zones where people regularly live past 100. In September 2025, she joined the inspiring team from the “100 Not Out” podcast (hosted by Marcus Pearce and Damien Kristof) to explore what makes this little island so special.
What struck Lucy most wasn’t just the longevity of the Ikarians, but the values behind it: genuine community connection, purposeful living, and keeping life beautifully simple. These aren’t just life principles, they’re the values we practice at Bennetto Natural Foods.
Just like the Ikarians, who thrive on pure, unprocessed foods, we keep our organic chocolate simple: no artificial ingredients, no fancy additives, just quality cacao the way nature intended. The “100 Not Out” team even highlights how dark chocolate in moderation supports a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Sometimes the best insights come from slowing down and learning from places where people have figured out what truly matters, in life and in food.
Out of this inspiration, Lucy crafted a version of the classic Greek Mosaiko (also called refrigerator chocolate); a no-bake, wholesome treat that combines chocolate, tahini, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit for a rich yet nourishing snack.
Ingredients
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80g Bennetto 70% Organic Dark Chocolate
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80g tahini (pure, creamy goodness)
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40g honey
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20g extra virgin olive oil
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80g nuts & seeds (Lucy used pistachios, hazelnuts, pumpkin & sunflower seeds)
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60g dried fruit (we went for figs & apricots)
Method
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Line a small baking tin (or muffin tins) with parchment paper - Lucy used a small loaf tin.
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Melt the Bennetto dark chocolate in a double boiler until smooth and silky.
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Remove from heat and stir in tahini, honey, and olive oil to create a velvety mixture.
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Add nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, mixing until everything is well coated.
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Let the chocolate cool slightly before pouring into your container to ensure the perfect texture.
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Tap the container gently and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Refrigerate for up to 2 hours, or until firm. Slice and enjoy!
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. It will stay fresh for several days, though it probably won’t last that long!
A Wholesome Treat
Lucy’s Ikaria-inspired Mosaiko is a small celebration of slow living, mindful eating, and natural ingredients, and a reminder that the simplest foods often bring the greatest joy.
For more insights from Lucy’s trip, check out the @100.notout podcast on Spotify.
