Gingerbread, caramel & chocolate slices
Here’s a decadent recipe to start December! Its great for vegan guests, or those with allergens, but frankly it’s delicious for all. A rich and extravagant treat to start the month off with a bang. Enjoy…
GINGERBREAD CARAMEL & CHOCOLATE SLICES
Ingredients:
For the base and stars -
100g oats
2 tablespoons coconut flour
40g coconut sugar
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted (we recommend the organic coconut oil, as opposed to the virgin coconut oil)
2 tablespoons coconut nectar
1-2 tablespoons oat milk
For the date caramel -
100g dates, soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes
1 tablespoon smooth nut butter
For the topping -
1 tablespoon coconut oil
100g milk or dark chocolate (can be dairy-free if required)
Extra granola and flaked almonds, to decorate
Make it!
Place all of the ingredients for the base into a food processor and pulse until the mixture breaks down and comes together to form a rough dough mixture.
Save a small amount then tip the rest into a lined loaf tin and press down well (it should cover the base and fill up to about ⅓).
Scoop the dates out of the soaking water and add to a food processor with 1-2 tablespoons of the water and the nut butter. Blend well until mostly smooth. Spoon this over the base to cover in a generous layer.
Melt the coconut oil and chocolate, then pour this over the date caramel to cover. Press out the remaining gingerbread dough then cut a few stars out. Place these on top of the chocolate then sprinkle over some granola and flaked almonds.
Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours to set. Then when ready to serve, pop out of the tin and slice into bars. Enjoy!