Adventure Awaits Issue #9 | Page 31

RECIPE Many of you know that we are always trying wholefood & healthy recipes in our quest to reduce the amount of sugar in our diets This recipe is from Wholefood Simply. INGREDIENTS BASE 12 medjool dates 2½ cups desiccated coconut 1 tablespoon almond butter 1 tablespoon coconut cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pinch of salt TOPPING LEMON MACADAMIA SLICE FINDING A LEMON SLICE THAT is healthy, has no added sugar, filled with wholefood goodness and is so delicious that everyone LOVES it is an absolute WINNER! Kate (6 yrs) loved making this and was over the moon when she tasted it and gave it huge thumbs up! 2 cups macadamias cup maple syrup zest and juice of one lemon 3 tablespoons coconut oil, liquid 1 teaspoon vanilla METHOD 1. Line a 20cm square cake tin with baking paper hanging over the sides for easy removal. 2. Place the base ingredients into your processor and blend until the mixture resembles a fine, sticky crumb. 3. Press the mixture firmly into the base of your prepared tin. 4. Place the macadamias into your processor and blend until they form a smooth paste. 5. Add in the remaining ingredients and blend until the mixture is smooth. CHECK OUT MORE RECIPES HERE! 6. Pour the mixture over the base, level the top and place in the fridge or freezer to set. Slice. Serve. Eat and enjoy. 31