Very Berry Slice (v, df)

A slice of berry paradise!

Ingredients:

Base:

• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ¼ cup dried goji berries
• ¼ cup dates
• ¼ cup buckwheat
• ½ cup oats
• ¼ cup almond butter
• ½ cup sunflower seeds

Filling:

• 1 cup frozen raspberries
• 1 cup Raglan Food Co coconut yoghurt
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• ¼ cup cashews
• ¼ cup macadamias
• 2 tbsp acai powder
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• Pinch of salt

Topping:

• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp cacao powder
• 1 tbsp cashew butter
• ¼ cup puffed grains
• Pinch of salt

Method:

1. Place the cranberries, goji berries and dates in a bowl and cover with hot water. Leave for at least 5 minutes and then drain the water.
2. Line a slice tin with baking paper and set aside.
3. Place all of the base ingredients into a high speed blender or food processor and blitz until everything comes together.
4. Scrape the base mix into your lined baking tin and press with fingers until evenly spread – wet your fingers to make this easier. Place in the freezer.
5. Put all of the filling ingredients into your blender or food processor and blend on high for 2 minutes or until the mixture is no longer gritty.
6. Remove the base from the freezer and pour the filling on top. Place back in the freezer for at least an hour.
7. To make the top layer combine the coconut oil, maple syrup, cacao powder, cashew butter and salt over a double boiler. Once combined remove from the heat and stir in the puffed grains.
8. Remove the slice from the freezer and pour over the topping, ensuring you get an even spread.
9. Place back in the freezer for at least another half hour, then take out, slice and enjoy! This will last for months in the freezer.

Thank you to Sam over at @snacks.withsam for this slice recipe!