Coconut Almond Slice - Gluten Free, Raw, Vegan, Refined Sugar Free

I love slices but I am not a fan of making them due to the clean up. Not that the clean up is that bad, but since my tiny apartment doesn't have a dishwasher and I have to clean my food processor by hand, I tend to steer clear of recipes that require them.

So why am I giving you the recipe for a slice if I don't even like to make them? This one doesn't require a food processor! *round of applause* *joyful dancing*

Rest assured, this recipe is extremely simple (as all the recipes that I post tend to be) so you can make this hassle free.

Why should you make this slice other than the fact that it doesn't require a food processor? Well, it's the perfect combination of savory and sweet. The coconut compliments the chocolate, the chocolate compliments the almonds, the almonds compliment everything. It's the perfect combination.

So let's get right to it, shall we?

Coconut Almond Slice

Ingredients:

~ Shredded coconut - 2 cups

~ Coconut oil - 4 tbsp (for the coconut), 1/2 cup (for the chocolate)

~ Coconut sugar - 1/2 cup

~ Vanilla - 2 tbsp (for the coconut), 1 tbsp (for the chocolate)

~ Maple syrup - 1/4 cup

~ Cacao powder - 1 cup

~ Almonds (pre sliced or slice your own) - 1 handful

~ Salt - 2 pinches (for the coconut), 1 pinch (for the chocolate)

Instructions:

1. First you are going to make the chocolate. Click here for the really easy recipe. It will take you about 90 seconds to make it. Once it's been all mixed together, lay almost all of it out (save a little extra for drizzling on top of the slice) in a flat pan. This is going to be the base of the slice.

If you thought you were thinking ahead by putting the first layer in the freezer, do no such thing! That time will come but it's not yet.

2. Next you are going to make the coconut layer. I found this layer really enjoyable to make for some reason. Probably because it doesn't require a food processor. *more joyful dancing*. Mix the shredded coconut, coconut oil, vanilla, maple syrup and salt in a large bowl.

3. This is the step that you will put the first layer (the chocolate) in the freezer. Freeze for about 2 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm but not completely hardened.

4. Take the first layer out of the freezer and evenly spread the coconut on top.

5. Put the sliced almonds on top of the coconut layer and gently press them into the coconut. This is just so they will not fall off as easily when the slice is being cut.

6. Drizzle the remaining chocolate on top of the almonds.

7. Place the slice in the freezer for 30 minutes or more.

8. Slice into bars and enjoy!

Mmmm.