WHOLEFOOD CARAMEL SLICE

MAKES 10 SQUARES | TAKES 30 MINUTES + CHILLING TIME

• MACROS

  Calories (Kcal): 418

  P: 8g

  C: 50g

  F: 22g

INGREDIENTS

Base

• 1 cup pitted dates, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes

• 1.5 cups oats, blended

• 1 cup almond meal

• 2 tbsp coconut oil

• 1/4 cup coconut milk + a little dash extra to blend if needed.

Filling

• 1.5 cups dates

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 3/4 cup coconut milk

• 1/4 cup coconut oil

• 3 tbsp unhulled tahini

Topping

• 100g vegan dark chocolate

• 5 tbsp coconut oil

METHOD

1. Place all base ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until well combined.

2. Press mixture into the bottom of a lined banana bread tin (or any tin you prefer- just make sure it’s deep enough and not too wide so you can create a nice thick layer of caramel).

3. To prepare the filling, place all the filling ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until you reach a smooth consistency.

4. Pour the filling over the top of the base mixture and spread evenly.

5. Place in the freezer to set while you prepare the topping.

6. In a double boiler, break your chocolate into small pieces and allow it to melt, stirring consistency to stop it from burning. Alternatively, you can also melt your chocolate in the microwave.

7. Once melted, stir in the coconut oil, this allows the chocolate mix to go further.

8. Turn off heat, and pour the melted chocolate mixture over the top of the filling.

9. Leave to set in the fridge overnight or in the freezer for a few hours before slicing.

10. Top with desiccated coconut and enjoy!