About the Recipe
Who said caramel slice wasn't a breakfast food? This 100% healthy dessert will leave you feeling satisfied in every way!
Ingredients
Base
3/4 cup oatmeal
1 tsp cacao powder
2 tbsp coconut oil
2 tbsp maple syrup
½ tsp pure vanilla extract
Caramel
1 cup dates soaked in boiling water 15 minutes
½ cup cashews soaked in boiling water 15 minutes
½ tsp pure vanilla extract
Top Layer
1 tbsp virgin coconut oil
1 tbsp cacao powder
2 tsp pure maple syrup
Preparation
1. Line a small, square or rectangular container (approx. 10 x 15cm)
2. Mix all ingredients for the base together and evenly press into the base of container.
3. Drain and rinse cashews and dates then process with the vanilla until smooth. Add 1 tbsp. pure maple syrup if additional sweetness is required.
4. Spread caramel mixture on top of base and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes until set.
5. Melt coconut oil from the top layer over a low heat. Mix in cacao and maple syrup.
6. Pour over the top of the caramel and refrigerate again until set.
7. Lift out of container using baking paper. Slice into 16 squares and store in the refrigerator.