Raw caramel slice
 
 
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Serves: 16 pieces
Ingredients:
Base layer:
  • 1 cup dates
  • 1 cup almonds
Middle layer:
  • 1 cup dates
  • ½ cup coconut oil (melted)
  • 1 ½ Tbsp unhulled tahini
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup raw cashews
Top layer:
  • ¾ cup coconut oil (melted)
  • ⅓ cup cacao powder
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch Himalayan Sea Salt
Method:
Base layer:
  1. Add the dates and almonds to the food processor and process for a few minutes, scrape down the sides and process again. Do this a couple of times until the mixture is soft and sticks together. Do not over process though, as you will end up mixture that is too runny (almond butter anyone!).
  2. Line a tin with baking paper and then press mixture into the tin. My tin was 15cm x 24cm.
  3. Pop into freezer to set while making next layer.
Middle layer:
  1. Drain the cashews and rinse. Add them to the food processor along with the coconut oil, dates, tahini and maple syrup, then process. Every minute or two scrape the mixture down from the sides and pulse again. Continue this process until you have a smooth caramel (definitely have a taste!).
  2. Pour this onto the base and place in the freezer for an hour to set.
Top layer:
  1. Place coconut oil, cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla and salt into a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Pour over the caramel layer (make sure it is set first) and place in the freezer again for an hour.
  2. Allow to thaw slightly before cutting.
  3. This slice can be cut into pieces and eaten immediately or store slices in an airtight container in the fridge, or if you want to keep it longer in the freezer. Simply remove from the freezer 10-15 minutes before you wish to eat it.
Notes:
Before you start, soak the cashews (needed for the middle layer) for at least an hour before you begin making the slice, the longer the better.

This gives quite a thick chocolate layer. If you would prefer a thinner layer of chocolate, use only ⅔ of the mixture. You can pour the remainder into chocolate moulds, freeze and then have a lovely chocolate treat for another day!
Recipe by Planning With Kids at https://planningwithkids.com/2016/05/30/raw-caramel-slice/