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Choc Mint Slice

It’s really no surprise the after dinner mint was invented. Mint is known to aid digestion & naturally freshen your breath. As for the chocolate part, well it’s chocolate & who doesn’t love a sneaky square or two after dinner.

Choc Mint Slice

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ingredients

Base
1 cup of raw almonds
¼ cup of Loving Earth Cacao see product
¼ cup of Loving Earth Shredded Coconut see product
1 cup of pitted dates (I find Medjool the best)
Filling
2 cups of raw cashews that have been soaked overnight, rinsed & drained
¼ cup of melted Loving Earth Coconut Oil see product
6 pitted dates
¾ cup of tightly packed fresh mint leaves
¼ tsp of spirulina powder (optional: for extra colour)
½ tsp - 1tsp of peppermint oil
3 tbs of Loving Earth Cacao Powder
Toppings
Loving Earth Dark Chocolate see product

method

Step 1Pulse all base ingredients in a high-speed blender or food processor until the mixture sticks together, you want to retain some texture.
Step 2Press evenly into a lined tin 23cm x 18cm.
Step 3Pop the base into the freezer while you make the filling Green Filling
Step 4Blend all the filling ingredients EXCEPT the cacao in a high speed blender or food processor until smooth.
Step 5Start with ½ tsp of peppermint oil & increase if needed after blending.
Step 6Set aside ⅓ of the filling (this will be the chocolate layer).
Step 7Layer ⅓ of your green filling onto your base, then return to the freezer to set a little.
Step 8For the chocolate layer, using the ⅓ of filling you set aside, sift in 3 tbs of cacao powder & mix well.
Step 9Layer this onto the green filling, then return to the freezer to set a little.
Step 10Layer on the remaining green filling & return to the freezer.
Step 11Decorate with melted Loving Earth Dark Chocolate.
Step 12Cut into portions & store in a sealed container the freezer, allowing to defrost a little before eating.