Carrot cake slice with a creamy cashew frosting 🥕🥕🥕
All the flavours of carrot cake, in a no-bake treat that’s better for you. They are chewy, nutty with a lovely hint of spice from our favourite Ceylon cinnamon. Recipe below 👇🏼
INGREDIENTS
Base:
12 Medjool dates, pitted
1 cup walnuts
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup shredded coconut
1 heaped tsp Cinnamon Zest cinnamon
Cashew frosting:
1 heaped cup raw cashews
½ cup coconut milk
2 tbsp coconut yoghurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1-2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla
METHOD:
1. Soak the dates in boiling water to soften, then drain
2. Add the dates and walnuts to a blender and blitz until combined
3. Add the carrot, coconut and cinnamon. Blitz until combined, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed
4. Press the mixture into a lined tin
5. Blend all frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy
6. Spread over the base and freeze overnight
7. Slice into bars and enjoy!
**Keep in the freezer and allow to defrost slightly before eating
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