If you’re looking for something this week to curb that salted caramel & chocolate craving, this crunchy and creamy slice is sure to boost your afternoon mood. Packed with a little bit of protein to even out those macronutrients.
Serves 16 | Gluten Free | Dairy Free | Refined Sugar Free
Ingredients:
Shortbread cookie layer:
1 cup almond meal
1/2 cup emika vanilla protein
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
2 tablespoons 100% maple syrup
Caramel layer:
1/4 cup smooth cashew butter (or peanut)
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
1/3 cup 100% maple syrup
1/3 cup 100% maple syrup
Chocolate layer:
1 cup melted chocolate chips
1 tbsp melted coconut oil
Method:
- Pre heat the oven to 180 degrees.
- Melt your coconut oil in 2 separate containers for each layer and allow to cool.
- Mix all the shortbread cookie ingredients together and pat down into a oven proof pan.
- Cook for about 15minutes and check cooked through. If need to, do another 5 minutes or until golden brown.
While the shortbread is cooking:
- Add all caramel layer ingredients together and mix well.
- Melt chocolate chips in 20 second intervals until you have a runny consistency
- Once shortbread has cooled for about 5 minutes start layering.
- Sprinkle with Pink Himalayan Salt or Celtic Salt
Tips:
- Let the coconut oil cool before mixing.
- Swap for sugar free maple syrup if you’re wanting a lower calorie option. (99cals per serve)
Enjoy!!
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