Raw Choc, Hazelnut & Peanut Slice
Gluten & Dairy Free
Makes: 1 slice approx 18 x 27cm
INGREDIENTS
Base
5 FreshLife Silver Platter Medjool Dates, pitted
½ cup FreshLife Raisins
½ tsp cinnamon
½ cup boiling water
½ cup FreshLife Natural Hazelnuts
1 cup FreshLife Desiccated Coconut
1 cup FreshLife Ground LSA + Chia
4 tbsp coconut oil, melted
Filling
1 cup smooth peanut or almond butter
2 tbsp coconut oil - melted
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Topping
1½ cups dark chocolate, broken into pieces
1 tbsp coconut oil
A handful of chopped FreshLife Natural Hazelnuts and/or Desiccated Coconut
METHOD
Combine the dates, raisins, cinnamon and boiling water and mix well. Allow to soak for 5 minutes, then drain off excess liquid and set aside.
In the food processor combine the hazelnuts and coconut and pulse until finely chopped then add the date mixture, LSA + Chia and coconut oil and whizz until well mixed and clumping together.
Using the back of a spoon, press the mixture into a lined tin approx. 18 x 27cm or similar and chill for 15 minutes while preparing the filling.
Mix the peanut butter with the melted coconut oil and maple syrup until smooth. Pour over the chilled base and spread out evenly then chill for 1 hour.
Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a bowl in the microwave for 20 second intervals, stirring until smooth (or heat over a double boiler).
Pour the chocolate over the peanut butter layer and tilt the tray to coat the top evenly. Sprinkle the top with extra hazelnuts and/or desiccated coconut and chill for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars or squares.