Miso Tahini Caramel Slice (sugar free)
This Miso Tahini Caramel Slice is made with wholesome ingredients and no refined sugar. The combination of sticky Medjool dates, nutty tahini and savoury white miso creates an almost butterscotch-like caramel filling that tastes surprisingly decadent. Finished with a layer of dark chocolate and a chewy oat base, this is the kind of slice that's nourishing and indulgent at the same time.
Ingredients
For the base
- 150 g oats rolled or quick oats
- 80 ml maple syrup
- 25 g flax meal
- 30 g shredded coconut
- 70 g medjool dates pitted, 3 dates approximately
- pinch of sea salt
Miso Tahini Caramel
- 370 g medjool dates pitted, 20 dates approximately
- 100 ml maple syrup
- 100 g tahini
- 50 g white miso paste
Chocolate
- 200 g dark chocolate 100% dark is ideal, but the darkest you can get
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
Instructions
- Line a 20c square baking tray with baking paper.
- Add all of the base ingredients to a good processor and process into a fine, sticky crumb. Depending on the moisture of your dates, you may need to add an extra couple of tablespoon of maple syrup to get the base sticky enough. You want it to hold together well when pressed.
- Transfer the base into the baking tray and compact it in as tight and flat as you can. I used a plastic bread scraper to help (refer to video above).
- Add the caramel ingredients to your food processor. Again, depending on the softened off your dates, you may need to add an extra few tablespoon of maple to get things moving. Process until super smooth then spread evenly over the oat base in the baking tray.
- Add the chocolate and oil to a microwave safe bowl and heat in 15 second increments until melted and mix well to combine the chocolate and oil. Pour over the caramel layer and tilt the baking tray around to cover the surface of the tray in a thin layer of chocolate.
- Place in the fridge to set for 30 - 60 minutes.
- To slice, transfer the caramel slice from the tray onto a cutting board. Run a large sharp kitchen knife under hot water for 10 seconds then dry with a quick wipe of a towel. First trim the edges of the slice off, heating and wiping the knife between in slice, then cut into 16 pieces. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 129mgPotassium: 403mgFiber: 5gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 53IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 3mg
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