Raw Chocolate Slice
This is a regular treat in our house that the whole family enjoys. It’s foolproof and has been made in a number of different ways using a variety of different nuts, seeds and sweeteners. The following combination is definitely my favourite.
Ingredients: Base
- 2 cups cashews
- ½ cup cacao powder
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla paste
- 8-10 dried dates
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2-3 tbsp water
- Pinch pink himalayan salt
Ingredients: Icing
- 125mls coconut milk
- 125g dark chocolate
- 1/2 tsp vanilla paste
Method
- Blend cashews to a flour in a high speed blender.
- Add cacao powder, shredded coconut, vanilla paste, and dried dates. Blitz to incorporate.
- Add water and maple syrup to taste until mixture forms fudge like consistency and has come together
- Press into 20cm lined square tin. Refrigerate.
- Gently warm coconut milk and vanilla paste in a small saucepan over low heat. Do not boil. Add finely chopped/grated chocolate and remove from heat to sit for a few minutes.
- Stir in chocolate and mix until it is fully incorporated into the coconut milk.
- Pour on top of base.
- Set in the Refrigerator and slice into small squares when set.
- Enjoy!
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