This chocolate caramel slice is from the Wholefood Simply website here. It is gluten free and dairy free and has no sugar ( apart from the sugar in the maple syrup if you use one with sugar in it).
I was a little sceptical at first about how really wholesome ingredients can come together and make such a delicious, sweet slice. Seriously though, when I made it, it didn’t last long in my kitchen at all and I will definitely be making this again.
Ingredients
- BASE
- 2 cups desicattted coconut
- 1 tablespoon cacao/cocoa/carob
- 10 medjool dates, seeds removed or I used Trident dates (2 cups)
- 1 tsp of water (to bring mixture together)
- FILLING
- 1 cup firmly packed medjool dates seeds removed or I used Trident dates (1 1/2 to 2 cups)
- 1 cup Macadamia nuts
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- TOPPING
- 1/3 cup of maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons cacao/cocoa/carob
- 1/2 cup solid coconut oil
Method
- For the base, blend the ingredients until it comes together. Blend on a high speed so the mixture resembles fine bread crumbs. I used a little bit of water so the mixture would press together. Press down firmly in to a lined slice tin. Refrigerate or freeze to set.
- For the filling, blend all ingredients to a smooth paste. spread over the base and refrigerate or freeze to set.
- For the topping, blend together the ingredients until smooth and well combined. Top the slice with the chocolate mix and freeze or refrigerate until set.
- Cut into slices and enjoy.
This is a delicious gluten free, dairy free and virtually sugar free slice to enjoy. A healthier version for those that are health conscious and want something sweet.
You won’t believe how delicious this is and how healthy it is.
Im trying this one tomorrow….I have a feeling it won’t last long in our kitchen either..Thks Yvette x
It won’t last long 🙂