For when you’re pumped for Christmas but not quite ready for the pudding – here’s a delicious classic with a festive twist! 

Chai Spiced Carrot Slice

Jacqueline Alwill, Nutritionist – @brownpapernutrition

Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Grain Free, Sugar Free, Vegetarian

Serves 10-12.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/4 cup rice malt syrup
• 3 free-range eggs, whisked
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 teaspoon turmeric chai spice mix (or try a combo of cinnamon and nutmeg)
• 1/2 cup almond meal
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 3/4 cup roughly chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup pepitas
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 3 tbsp coconut flour

*available at Naked Foods

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 160C and line a loaf tin with greaseproof paper.
2. Place all in ingredients a bowl and mix to combine.
3. Pour into loaf tin and cook for 45-55 minutes or until a little skewer comes out clean when you pop it through the middle.
4. Cool in tin for 15 minutes, then transfer to rack to cool completely.
5. Stores well in the fridge up to 5 days.

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