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Raw Lime and Coconut Slice
This delicious vegan slice is a snap to put together. If your dates are a bit hard, soften them by covering in boiling water and leaving for 5-10 minutes. Drain well before blending.
Prep Time
10 mins
plus chilling
Serves
9–12
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Special Occasions
Baking
Dessert
Potluck
Kids
Vegetarian
$
Ingredients
DATE AND ALMOND BASE
1/2 cup pitted dates, softened
1/2 cup almonds
1/2 cup desiccated coconut or rolled oats
2 tbsp melted coconut oil
LIME AND COCONUT TOPPING
1 lime, finely grated zest of
1 cup coconut cream
1 cup melted coconut oil
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp maple syrup, or honey
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
TO GARNISH
1/4 cup freeze-dried berries, or mandarins, crushed
2 tbsp toasted coconut flakes
shredded lime zest
Method
STEP 1
Line the base and sides of a large (8-cup capacity) loaf tin or 20cm/8in square cake or slice tin with baking paper.
DATE & ALMOND BASE
To make the base, blend all ingredients to a soft paste.
Spread into the base of the prepared tin and flatten evenly.
Chill while you make the next layer.
LIME & COCONUT TOPPING
To make the topping, whisk together all the ingredients until evenly combined.
Pour over the base and freeze (about an hour) or chill in the fridge (2-3 hours) until set.
Cut into pieces and top with freeze-dried fruit, coconut and lime zest before serving.
