I don't know about you, but ginger slice definitely brings back memories from childhood and it's one of the first things I'm drawn too in cafe cabinets when I eat out.
Packed with sugar, butter and white flour, the traditional version is less than ideal for us, however with a few tweaks and additions here and there, this recipe is sure to satisfy that ginger slice craving in addition to nourishing with nuts, good fats and uses a fructose free sweetener.
Perfect with a cup of tea or in the lunch box.
Makes: 10-12 bars
Time: 30mins + 2 hours freeze time
INGREDIENTS:
Base
Topping
DIRECTIONS:
1. Line a loaf pan (if you want a high slice) or slice tray (if you'd like a thinner slice) with baking paper.
2. In a food processor, place almond meal, walnuts, coconut, ginger and salt. Pulse until combined and walnuts are fine.
3. Add coconut oil and rice malt syrup until mixture comes to a consistency that can be pressed into the tray. Use your hands to press mixture flat into the tray. Place to the side.
4. In a small pan, heat coconut oil, rice malt syrup, cashew butter, ginger and vanilla. Continue to stir the mixture on low heat, until the cashew butter is dissolved and no lumps remain (5 mins). Take off the heat and stir for another 2 minutes until mixture thickens slightly.
5. Pour mixture over base and place in the freezer to set for 2 hours.
6. Once set, remove from tray and cut into desired size with a hot knife.
Slice will keep in the fridge for 1 week or in the freezer for 3 months.
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Light, flurry and only 6 ingredients! Say what?
Zero refined sugar and no oil, great for an afternoon snack for you and the kids.
Catherine
September 18, 2017
Yummy recipe, thank you Nicky! I just halved the amount of rice malt syrup (and added a Tbsp of water in the base since there was less liquid). Delicious and approved by hubby, as well as my mum and dad!