If you need to, Tip to carry through to next year... DITCH THE SCA, Cosy porridge bowls with all the berries & nut but, Are you taking your vitamin D? How to make Caramel Slice There are 3 components to Caramel Slice: 1. Prepare a tin (roughly 8×8 inch) lining it with baking paper. It’s important to cook the butter and sugar until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has turned a lovely ‘caramel’ colour. In a bowl mix together the oats and ground almonds, salt and oats (I use Quaker Oats for this recipe as they are smaller oats). Peanut butter is also a good source of protein, potassium and vitamin E. (Note; not all nut butters are equal so look out for the brands that add sugars and sweetness to their nut butters. All you have to do to make this date caramel is add all the ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth! Place the butter and caster sugar into your Thermomiw bowl and cook for 4 minutes, 80 degrees, speed 2. SEXY CARAMEL SLICE (RAW, VEGAN, XO) This Rawsome Vegan Life oats, lemon juice, vanilla extract, coconut oil, coconut oil and 7 more Date And Oat Crumble Slice Womens Weekly Food This caramel, date and walnut slice was sent in by one of our readers Phillip. Then add your smooth peanut butter and pinch of salt and mix in well with the date mix. Using the baking paper, lift your caramel slab out of the tray and use a sharp knife to cut into slices. To make the date caramel, add dates, almond butter, 3 tbsp almond milk, 2 tbsp coconut oil, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and salt to a food processor. It was the best looking one I’d seen around plus I’d been wanting to see how good a healthier version was – chocolate caramel slice is my ultimate indulgence so a healthier one would be nice! Thermomix Instructions Pre-heat your oven to 180 degrees celsius and line an 18 x 28cm slice tin with baking paper. Your email address will not be published. Caramel Filling – bring the butter and brown sugar to a simmer (this is caramel!) Scrape down the sides of your Thermomix bowl and add the egg, vanilla extract, self raising flour and salt. 5 minutes before removing the base and Caramel from the freezer, you can melt your chocolate. This slice is quite nice for afternoon tea with friends, or a good cup of coffee. Easy 3-ingredient date caramel that you can use as a pie filling, ice cream swirl or topping or just eat it with a spoon! We should really just go straight into the recipe but we need to mention how completely delicious this slice is. Press the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 20-25 minutes. Make sure that you cut your slice while it is still warm in the baking tin. Combine the mixture until it’s almost dough like and spread across the bottom of your prepared tin, using your fingers to press and even it out. When I make a batch of these, it really is hard for me to not eat sevvvveral of them in one sitting. Spread the caramel evenly on top of the oat-almond base. Coconut oil… I have a blog post on the health benefits of coconut oil- see my blog post here. They are also high in magnesium, which is known for its anti-inflammatory benefits. Prep Time 10 minutes. The crust. Peanut butter… Although peanut butter is high in fat, you will be happy to know it is the good kind of fat- the type of fat that is good for heart health: monounsaturated fat. So a few squares are actually deemed good for you! Place the butter and caster sugar into your Thermomiw bowl and cook for 4 minutes, 80 degrees, speed 2. Allow the slice to cool in the tin and cut into squares. Please then allow it to cool completely in the tin before transferring to a container to store, this will help it to ‘set’. Meet our sugar-free date caramel sauce! Check out these desserts that use date caramel: Vegan Caramel Slice, Vegan Snickers Rice Crispy Treats and Vegan Twix Bars. They are a great source of fibre, beta-glucan, which is suggested to increase the growth of good bacteria in the gut. Remove any stones from the dates and soak in boiling water for about an hour. ad. Again, place in the fridge or freezer to set for 30 minutes. Dark chocolate… Yes, I LOVE dark chocolate (well most chocolate in fact) but dark is my favourite! Classic Caramel Date Slice Recipe This Classic Caramel Date Slice recipe is a delicious chewy slice which makes a great afternoon tea treat! Note- you may want to leave it at room temperature before slicing as it can be very hard straight from the freezer. Stir to combine. Easy oat cookie crust, healthy date caramel filling, silky chocolate ganache on top--this Date Caramel Slice is 3 layers of sweet vegan decadence! This slice is quite nice for afternoon tea with friends, or a good cup of coffee. Pour caramel mixture on top of the base and return it to the freezer to set. Pour the melted chocolate over the caramel, using a spoon to smooth it over evenly (ish). Add the caster sugar and stir continuoulsy for 4 - 5 minutes or until the mixture begins to bubble rapidly and has turned a lovely golden brown colour. Carefully remove the baking tin from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes before carefully slicing into fingers while the slice is still hot. Oats… Among on the healthiest of grains, oats are packed with minerals and vitamins such as: manganese, phosphorus, magnesium and B1, as well as being a good source of carbs and protein. Once the base has chilled, smooth the date Carmel on top of it and leave to chill in the freezer for one hour. You can use pitted dates in this recipe instead of Medjool Dates. Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking tin and place into your preheated oven to cook for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden on top and cooked through when tested with a skewer. Meanwhile place flour, dates and lemon in a medium bowl, mix to combine. Microwave on high for 1 - 1 1/2 mins until butter is melted, remove from microwave and mix to melt sugar and combine. Cook Time 20 minutes. I saw Nadia Lim’s Chocolate Date Caramel slice recipe on Facebook – a healthier chocolate caramel slice, and really wanted to give it a go. Although we don’t need to be overdoing it on the chocolate front, you will be pleased to know that the darker the chocolate, the higher the amount of antioxidants it contains. The caramel is ready to use. Remove from the stove and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Add the self-raising flour, chopped dates, lemon zest and salt and stir to combine. Please note, like anything, you should not consume excess amounts of coconut oil; to achieve the health benefits you only need to use 1 tablespoon a day. Traditional caramel slice recipes typically have a shortbread crust, while more alternative and raw recipes often go with a nut + date mix. 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