Raw salted caramel slice (v, gf, df, rsf)

4-layered raw salted caramel slice. No-bake, paleo, vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, yet DELICIOUS!

Ingredients:

Base (1st layer)

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup refined coconut oil
• 4 Medjool dates

Cheesecake (2nd layer)

• 1 cup cashews, soaked overnight then drained (You can do a “quicky” soak by placing your cashews in boiling water for 1-2 hours)
• 2/3 jar of Raglan Coconut Yoghurt (Natural 700ml)
• 1/4 cup of coconut oil
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

Salted caramel (3rd layer)

• 1 1/4 cup Medjool dates
• 1/4 cup nut butter of choice (I used almond butter)
• 2 tbsp almond milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt

Chocolate topping (4th layer)

• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp maple syrup

Method:

1. Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. For the first layer: add the almond flour, shredded coconut, coconut oil and dates to a food processor until well combined. The mixture should be a bit sticky when you press it between your fingers.
3. Spread the mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan and place in the freezer while you prepare the cheesecake layer.
4. For the second layer: in a food processor, blend the soaked cashews. Add coconut oil, yoghurt and maple syrup. Evenly spread the mixture on top of the base of the pan. Place the pan back in the freezer for 30 minutes.
5. For the third layer: in a food processor combine the Medjool dates, nut butter, almond milk, vanilla extract and salt until smooth and creamy. Evenly spread the mixture on top the base of the pan. Place the pan back in the freezer for 30 minutes until the caramel sets.
6. For the fourth layer: melt the coconut oil in a saucepan on low heat. Add the cocoa powder, vanilla extract and maple syrup and mix until combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
7. Pour the chocolate mixture on top of the pan and spread evenly.
8. Place the pan in the freezer for 2 hours to let the bars set.
9. Cut into squares and serve.