Easy Chocolate Raw Caramel Slices {vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free}
Raw healthy slices are healthy but sometimes complicated to create, what with each layer having to be frozen. Not so with this recipe. Everything can be completed in 30 minutes. Ready?
And in case you need convincing, the bottom layer has the consistency of a soft cookie, and the middle layer is pure cream, the next layer up is sweet date caramel, and the top is a melted chocolate bar.
And note that the bottom layer can be made vanilla by leaving off the cacao. Have fun!
Easy Chocolate Raw Cake Slices {vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free}
Fills an 8 inch by 8 inch pan
Ingredients
Soft Cookie Base
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1 tsp vanilla paste
- 1/2 cup buckwheat grouts soaked overnight
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 4 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp cacao powder leave this off for a blond base
Creamy White Layer
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 1/2 cup raw cashews soaked overnight
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Fudge Layer
- 17 dates soaked overnight
- 1/2 cup cashews soaked overnight
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 tbsp water
- pinch of pink salt
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
Raw Chocolate Top
- 1 3.17oz dark chocolate bar
- 2 tsp coconut oil
Useful Equipment
- 1 8 inch by 8 inch pan
Instructions
Prep
Soak cashews, dates and buckwheat overnight submerged in water in separate containers and in the refrigerator. Drain and rinse the next day for use in this recipe.
Line the pan with parchment paper.
Make the Base
Put all base ingredients into a food processor.
Process until thoroughly mixed, and press the resulting sticky dough into a pan lined with parchment. I smooth the surface by putting another sheet of parchment on top and pressing with a spatula.
Pop this pan into the freezer while you make the soft layer.
Make the Other Two Layers
Process those ingredients, and press this mixture onto the first base layer, and put back in freezer while you melt the chocolate bar in the microwave at 60 seconds.
Once melted, pour onto the second layer and refrigerate the slices with a cover of foil or parchment. Once chocolate is solid - doesn't take long, uncover and slice. Enjoy!
Wow, Dee! Your raw chocolate slices are absolutely stunning!! These are what dreams are made of!
I wish I could try them now. Lots of love, Ela
Aww, thank you Ela, so happy you like my slices! Take care, Dee xx