An ooey-gooey, mouth-watering chocolate caramel slice featuring the addition of maca. With its malty, caramel-like butterscotch taste, maca is a perfect match for chocolate.

Recipe by @healthylux for @powersuperfoods

Ingredients:

Base:

• 3/4 cup buckinis (buckwheat groats)
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 6 medjool dates
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt

Caramel:

• 1 cup macadamias (soaked for 3-6 hours)
• 1/3 cup coconut cream
• 1/4 cup cashew butter
• 1/4 cup filtered water
• 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
• 3 medjool dates
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp hulled tahini
• 1/2 tbsp Maca Powder (you can use any of the maca power super foods powder you like)
• 1 tsp vanilla paste or extract
• 1 tsp salt

Chocolate:

• 1/3 cup smooth cashew butte
• 1/3 cup coconut cream
• 1/3 cup Cacao Powder
• 2-3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 & 1/2 tbsp coconut oil

Method:

1. Place all ingredients for the base in a high power blender and blend until smooth
2. Press mixture into a greased and lined baking tray and set aside while you prepare the filling
3. Drain and rinse the macadamias and place in the blender. Add all remaining filling ingredients and blend until smooth
4. Spread evenly on top of the base
5. Place in freezer for 1-2 hours until set
6. Combine all chocolate ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix until smooth. Spoon on top of the caramel.
7. Allow to set for another 1-2 hours in the freezer then place in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.