RECIPE: Vegan Coconut Chocolate Slice

This vegan chocolate slice is the perfect guilt-free snack. 

INGREDIENTS

BASE:

• 75g Dates
• 50g Rolled Oats
• 1 heaped tsp Coconut Oil
• 1 tbsp Maca Powder

COCONUT LAYER:

• 40g Coconut Oil
• 30g Maple Syrup
• 80g Desiccated Coconut

CHOCOLATE TOPPING:

• 75g Solomons Gold Dark Chocolate
• 1 tsp Coconut Oil 
• 3 tsp Solomons Gold Cacao Nibs

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Soften dates in boiling water for 15 minutes. Drain dates and combine base ingredients (excluding 20g of the oats) in a blender. Blend until combined and transfer to a bowl to mix in the remaining oats.

2. Press the base mixture into a loaf tin lined with baking paper. Chill in the freezer for 5 minutes.

3. In a medium-sized bowl, melt the coconut oil and maple syrup in a microwave. Mix in desiccated coconut and stir to combine. Press this mixture on top of the base layer and return to the freezer for another 5 minutes.

4. Melt chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Pour on top of the slice and spread evenly. Sprinkle with the Solomons Gold cacao nibs. Return to the freezer for a further 15 minutes or until firm.

5. Remove from the freezer and slice into 8 squares. Serve and enjoy!

 This recipe was created by the wonderful Maddy from Maddy's Baking.