*Update: I have made a couple of adjustments to this recipe and added some new (somewhat more asthetically pleasing) photos!*
First of all, sorry about the terrible photos! It was about 7pm when I took them and I suffer from a serious lack of good lighting in my house! That and I was running out the door to share these babies with my work friends...
However, one mouthful of this delicious, nutty slice and I'm sure all poor image quality will be forgiven...Its a freaking Snickers Slice which is actually good for you for Pete sake!
I actually came across this recipe from LiveLoveEatRaw on Instagram and knew there was no way I could resist trying it. I dare you to try! On second thought, no I don't. You really should try it. Right now.
I did make a couple of changes to the original recipe but you can follow whichever suits the ingredients you have on hand. Winner winner chicken dinner!
**Just note, technically maple syrup isn't raw so if you are following a strict raw diet I would use rice malt syrup as a substitute as in the original recipe**
Raw Snickers Slice
You Will Need
For the Base:
1 cup almond meal
1 cup coconut flour
3 tbsp maple syrup
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
3 tbsp 100% natural peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla bean or extract
Pinch of salt
For the Peanut Caramel Filling
3 cups pitted dates
1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
4 tbsp 100% natural peanut butter
1 tsp salt
Chocolate Topping
1/4 cup cacao powder
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup coconut oil
1.2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup crushed peanuts
Start by chucking all of the base ingredients into a food processor and blending until totally combined then spoon into a 20cm square baking tin lined with non-stick paper and press firmly so it is totally flat. Pop the tin in the freezer.
To make the caramel filling roughly chop the dates and then place in your food processor with the remaining filling ingredients and process until combined. At first it will look like it's not coming together but just be patient and keep on blitzing! When it's ready spoon over top of the chilled base and flatten down. Stick it back in the freezer while you make the topping.
In a mixing bowl whisk all of the topping ingredients except for the crushed nuts until they come together to form a delicious chocolate ganache. Pour over top of the chilled filling and gently shake the tin to make sure it is fully spread out and smooth. Sprinkle with the chopped nuts and stick back in the freezer or the fridge until set and firm.
VOILA! Enjoy each mouth full of salty, sweet goodness! xo
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