For many of us, baking is both a therapeutic task and a time to connect with our family. I really enjoy baking with my kids, but constantly baking sugar filled treats is not on the agenda.
Which is why I’m ready to share my favourite “Healthy Caramel Slice” recipe. Perfect to cook for the family, bring to a friends house, or just cook for yourself.
Ingredients
Base
- 1 cup almond meal
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 2 tablespoons honey or rice malt syrup
- 3 tablespoons cacao or cocoa
- Pinch of salt
Filing
- 6 tablespoons cashew butter
- 1 tablespoon honey or rice malt syrup
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons coconut cream
- 1/2 teaspoon concentrated natural vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Top
- 80 grams of dark chocolate, melted
or
- 1 rounded tablespoon almond butter
- 1 rounded tablespoon honey or rice malt syrup
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons cacao or cocoa
Method
Line a square 20cm tin with baking paper overhanging the sides for easy removal.
Place the base ingredients into your processor and blend at high speed until the mixture resembles a fine, sticky crumb. Press the mixture firmly into the base of your prepared tin and place into the fridge while you make the middle layer.
Place the ingredients for the middle layer into your processor and blend at medium speed until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Try to avoid over blending.
Pour the mixture over your base and place in the fridge to set.
Once set top the slice with the melted chocolate. Or, place the ingredients for the homemade chocolate into your processor and blend at medium speed until smooth and well combined. Cover the top of your slice with the chocolate and place into the fridge to set.
Slice. Serve. Eat and enjoy!
Note
Once sliced this can be stored and served straight from the fridge or freezer, it will not be stable at room temperature.