This slice is like a raw nutty mud cake and is perfect for people with a sweet tooth, without all the artificial sugars. The rich density of the cacao is nicely balanced with the berries.  This slice is great to freeze into bite sizes and grab out for a treat or when you have friends over.

Ingredients:

This makes a slice pan 10cm x 25cm or you can alternatively use individual moulds.  You also can substitute the variety of nuts with your favourite or you can use all the same kind I also like cashews and pecans.

• 850g dates
• 60g dried cranberries
• 100g almonds
• 130g walnuts
• 50g crushed peanuts
• 20g sunflower seeds
• 40g cacao powder
• 60g shredded coconut

Method:

Blend all these ingredients really well together. If you need to you can do it in two batches. Then place into a bowl and mix through the following ingredients with clean hands (if your hands are a little wet it wont stick to you!)

• 1/2 cup frozen or fresh berries
• 1 1/2 tablespoon rice malt syrup/ coconut oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoon berry syrup –

You can alternatively warm 1/4 cup of water at 40 degree then soak a berry tea bag for a couple of hours.

Push into slice pan/moulds and let it set in fridge for a few hours.

                                                                                                                               Topping:

• 80g cacao powder
• 100g coconut oil
• 2 tablespoon organic pure maple syrup.

Blend all together spread over slice then top with crushed freeze dried strawberries and desiccated coconut. Place is fridge for an hour before cutting.

Enjoy!!