Healthy Caramel Slice

We know it can be such a struggle to be healthy and satisfy your sweet tooth. Caramel slice is a notoriously naughty treat so I have got a much healthier version to satisfy your cravings.  It is perfect for the health conscious yogi’s that still love dessert, or need to get past the 3pm slump before an evening yoga class. 

Time: 20 minutes (allow setting time)
Serves: 8 – 10

Nutritional Information per serve

Energy 1480 kJ
Protein 6.5g
Fat 23.6 g (14.6 sat)
Carbohydrate 26.3 g
Sugars 11.3 g
Sodium 10mg

Ingredients

Base

• ½ cup oats
  
• ½ cup desiccated coconut
  
• ½ wholemeal flour
  
• 3 tbs of coconut oil or butter, melted
  

Filling

• 1 cup dates, soaked
  
• ½ cup water
  
• ½ cup choice of any nut butter
  

Topping

• ¼ cup of dark chocolate melted
  
• OR to make this slice vegan use
  
• 2 tbs of cacao
  
• 2 tbs of coconut oil
  

Method

Combine oats, coconut and flour, adding oil or butter until mixture holds together when pressed. Press into a small slice tray lined with baking paper (this makes it easier to remove, cut and clean!) and place in fridge to set.

Place soaked dates and water in a small saucepan on a low heat cooking into dates break down and form a paste. Add nut butter and spread evenly onto the base. Set aside to cool.  

Spread melted chocolate onto the slice and place into the fridge to set.

Use a hot knife when cutting to avoid the chocolate cracking.