Mint Slice

Healthy Raw Mint Slice (vegan, no refined sugar)

Ingredients-

Base
2 cups organic pecans
1.5 cups organic dates, pitted
1/2 cup organic cacao powder
2 tbsp organic cacao nibs
1/4 tsp salt

Peppermint Filling
2 cups organic raw cashews (soaked for at least 2 hours)
1/3 cup organic coconut cream
1/4 organic desiccated coconut
1/4 cup organic brown rice syrup
1/2 cup organic coconut oil, melted
10 drops peppermint essence
1/4 cup mint leaves (optional)

Chocolate Topping 
1/2 cup organic coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup organic brown rice syrup
1/2 cup organic cacao powder
3 tbsp organic buckwheat kernels

Method
In a food processor, blitz all base ingredients together until a crumbly mixture is formed. Line a baking tin and evenly press the dough into the bottom.

Freeze for at least 1 hour to set.While your base is in the freezer, blend all filling ingredients in a food processor or high powered blender until nice and creamy.

Remove the base from the freezer and spread the peppermint filling over the top. Smooth out and return to the freezer for 1-2hours.

Once the filling is set, prepare the chocolate topping. In a small saucepan, lightly toast the buckwheat kernels until golden and crunchy. Set aside to cool.

Melt together the coconut oil, brown rice syrup and cacao powder over a low heat in a small saucepan until combined.Stir the buckwheat kernals into the chocolate.

Pour over the peppermint cream and smooth out. Put back in the freezer for about 30 minutes for the topping to set.

Cut into square or party size treats. WARNING this actually tastes like Arnotts Mint Slice biscuits 🌿