Celebrate Your Sweet Tooth Naturally: Raw Desserts with Chef Cynthia Louise

Raw Chocolate Slice

Enjoy this gorgeous raw treat created by Chef Cynthia Louise! These little slices have a load of goodness that assists with anti-aging and hormone health. It really is the dessert to put you in a good mood!

Mineral-rich cacao energizes the body without overstimulating the nervous system, giving you incredible, long-lasting energy! Create loads of energy and combat fatigue with one of the highest concentrations of magnesium found in this natural food source. Magnesium also helps to protect against osteoporosis, reduces type II diabetes, and lowers blood pressure.

Serves: Makes 30 slices

Ingredients

(use organic where possible)

FOR THE BASE

• 2 cups cashews
• ½ cup dried dates, firmly packed
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• ½ cup raw cacao powder
• ¼ cup honey
• Pinch of salt

FOR THE CHOCOLATE TOPPING

• 100g cacao butter, melted
• ½ cup cacao powder
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• Pinch of salt

Directions

1. To prepare the base, line a standard square (20 x 20 cm) tin with baking paper and set aside.
2. Add all the base ingredients to a food processor.
3. Process until well combined and sticky.
4. Transfer to the prepared tin and press to distribute the mixture evenly.
5. Set aside in the fridge.
6. To prepare the topping, add all ingredients into a bowl and mix well.
7. Pour over your slice base and set in the freezer or fridge.