Vegan & GF Coconut Caramel Slice
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In the baking mood, try this Vegan & Gluten-Free Coconut Caramel Slice.
Created by the lovely @geneschesser
INGREDIENTS
Base
- 1 & 1/4 cup desiccated coconut *
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder*
- 6 medjool dates pitted
- 1/4 cup ground flaxmeal*
- 3 tbsp rice malt syrup*
Caramel Filling
- 1/2 cup almond butter*
- 1/2 cup coconut oil* melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup*
- 1 tsp vanilla essence*
Topping
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips*
- 1/2 cup coconut oil*
- 1 tsp desiccated coconut*
METHOD
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1. Line a loaf pan with baking paper and set aside.
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2. 2. In a Vitamix or high-speed blender, blend together desiccated coconut, cocoa powder, and flax meal until well combined. Add in the dates and rice malt syrup and mix again until a sticky dough consistency is formed. Pat this base mixture firmly into the loaf pan and set it in the fridge.
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3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the caramel filling ingredients until fully combined. Add this mixture to the base and set it in the fridge for at least an hour.
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4. In a small bowl, melt together the dark chocolate and coconut oil. Drizzle the chocolate over the set caramel slice and sprinkle the desiccated coconut on top.
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5. Set in the fridge for a further 5 minutes and enjoy!
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