Natalie's Raw Caramel Slice

This recipe from our favourite holistic nutritionist Natalie Brady is fantastic for those with gluten or dairy allergies who enjoy a sweet treat. The base of this divine raw and refined-sugar-free slice is sweetened with dates, and the combination of maple syrup and tahini to make the caramel is definitely a winner!

This raw caramel slice is probably the best thing I’ve ever made. It’s ridiculously yummy and is full of nutritious ingredients. My partner is also obsessed with it, even going to the extent of making it for himself, and he’s not a baker/raw food maker so that’s a big deal! This slice is full of real whole foods that will make your taste buds run wild.

For those who have never tried tahini and maple syrup together you are in for a treat! It is the best and most delicious combination ever! If you need to make a dessert or anything sweet for a party, I couldn’t recommend this enough. It’s gluten, dairy and refined sugar-free. There’s nothing not to love about this!

Raw Caramel Slice

Base:

½ cup medjool dates, pitted

1.5 cups of seeds (I normally use a 50/50 mix of pumpkin & sunflower seeds)

Caramel:

½ cup tahini

½ cup maple syrup

¼ cup coconut oil

1 tsp vanilla essence

Large pinch Himalayan salt

Chocolate Topping:

3 tbsp raw cacao

2 tbsp maple syrup

½ cup coconut oil

Method:

Grease a square or rectangular baking dish with coconut oil.

Add pitted dates and seeds in blender or food processor and process together. If it’s not becoming sticky add an extra date or two. With a spatula or back of a spoon press this mixture into the baking dish.

Add caramel ingredients together in a food processor or blender and blend until well combined. Pour over the biscuit base and set in the freezer for 20 minutes.

While the slice is setting, mix all chocolate topping ingredients together in a small pot over medium heat until coconut oil is melted and the ingredients are well combined.

Pour chocolate topping over the slice and place back in the freezer to set again (roughly 20-30 minutes).

With a warm knife, cut into small squares to serve and enjoy! Natalie x

Love this as much as we do? You might also enjoy Natalie’s Paleo Protein Bars or her Sunflower Seed Nutella.

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