Salted caramel slices

These raw food sweet treats are naturally sweetened with dates and maple syrup, and are made with wholesome ingredients such as cashew nuts, coconut, and cacao powder

Prep:30 mins
plus soaking and at least 3 hrs freezing, no cook

Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 273
fat 19g
saturates 14g
carbs 20g
sugars 18g
fibre 3g
protein 3g
salt 0.5g

Ingredients

130g cashew nuts
90g desiccated coconut
150g pitted dates, soaked for 4-6 hrs
1 tbsp coconut oil
150g pitted dates, soaked for 4-6 hrs
105g coconut oil, melted
100g maple syrup (see tip)
240ml hot water
1 tsp salt (Tanya uses Himalayan salt)
50g coconut oil, melted
25g cacao powder (see tip)
1 tbsp maple syrup
? tsp salt

Tip

Cocoa or cacao powder?

Cocoa and cacao powder are different products that come from the same tree. Cacao is raw, unprocessed, and a source of antioxidants and magnesium.

Maple syrup

Maple syrup is not raw, but it contains minerals and has a beautiful flavour.

Method

Line a 15 x 20cm plastic food container with a double layer of cling film, overlapping the edges. Combine the base ingredients in a food processor with an S-blade until broken down. Press into the prepared container to compress.
Process the caramel ingredients in a high-powered blender on a high-speed setting until creamy. Pour the caramel over the base. Use a spatula to distribute it evenly across the top. Transfer to the freezer to set.
Stir the icing ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Pour the mixture over the caramel layer and smooth out the top. Freeze for at least 3 hrs. Pull up the cling film to remove the block from the container and slice into squares. Store in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.