Raw Vegan Raspberry, Coconut and Chocolate Slice

Ingredients

• BASE
• 1 ½ cup (160g) roasted or raw almonds
• ¾ cup (160g) pitted dates, soak if dry for at least 2 hours
• ¼ cup (25g) cocoa powder
• Salt

• FILLING
• 3 cups (375g) frozen or fresh raspberries
• 3 cups (240g) desiccated coconut
• 1/3 cup any sweetener of choice
• 80g canned coconut cream
• 2 x scoops RED SHOT

• GANACHE TOPPING
• 2 ½ cups (250g) Belgian chocolate
• ¼ cup (60g) canned coconut cream
• 3 tablespoons dried raspberries, optional

Method

BASE

1. 1. Add the almonds to a food processor and blend until coarse crumbs are formed
2. 2. Drain dates and add the remaining base ingredients to the food processor, blend until everything is combined. The mixture should stick together when pinched
3. 3. Line a square baking tin or container with baking paper. Press base into the tin, covering the bottom. Set aside

FILLING

1. 1. Add raspberries to a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 5-10 mins or until mixture has thickened to a jam like consistency
2. 2. Add the raspberries and the rest of the filling ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Mix until well combined
3. 3. Firmly press the mixture into the tin with the base

GANACHE TOPPING

1. 1. Add chocolate and coconut cream into a small saucepan over low heat. Mix until melted and smooth
2. 2. Pour ganache over slice and spread evenly across the filling
3. 3. While ganache is wet, sprinkle over raspberries if desired
4. 4. Cover and set slice in fridge for 2 hours or until ganache has solidified.
5. 5. Remove slice from tin and use a sharp knife to cut how desired. Keep stored in fridge or freezer for extra life.