This healthy no-bake caramel slice is the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet cravings without sacrificing your healthy diet! Super easy to make following some simple steps. It is made with a crunchy almond base, a delicious caramel layer made with dates, and topped up with dark chocolate and sea salt flakes. Gluten-free & dairy-free.
Caramel slice is an Australian classic, and this healthy no-bake version is delicious whilst better for you!
If you love preparing healthy no-bake treats, you might also want to try this easy matcha mousse, this vegan no-bake cheesecake, these chocolate covered dates and these coconut chocolate balls.
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Ingredients
This healthy caramel slice is made with simple ingredients that you can easily find in any supermarket.
Almond base
- Roasted almonds
- Pitted dates
- Cacao butter or coconut oil (melted)
- Vanilla essence
- Shredded coconut
Caramel layer
- Pitted dates
- Thick coconut cream
- Cacao butter or coconut oil (melted)
- Vanilla essence
Chocolate layer
- Dark chocolate (min 70%)
- Sea salt flakes
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make this healthy caramel slice
Each layer is super easy to make, so please don't be scared by the length of the recipe!
Combine all the base ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until they're finely chopped.
Transfer to a mould (lined with cling film if it's a tin mould so you can easily remove). Press down flat using a rubber spatula. Leave in the fridge while you prepare the caramel.
Blend well all the caramel layer ingredients using a hand blender. Pour over the base and spread evenly using a rubber spatula.
Melt the chocolate in the microwave or using the double boiler method. Pour over the base, and spread evenly. Sprinkle sea salt flakes and let it cool in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
Cut in squares and enjoy!! This dessert is best enjoyed straight out of the fridge!
Hint: coconut butter will make the texture of the caramel harder than coconut oil, as it's more solid. However, both are completely suitable!
Substitutions & variations
- Raw almonds - instead of roasted. The only difference is that the base will be a bit less crunchy
- Other nuts- instead of almonds, for the base. Cashews would work great!
- Medjool dates- instead of pitted dates
- Make it sweeter- adding maple syrup or honey to the base
- Shredded coconut - instead of sea salt flakes
Why you will love this healthy caramel slice
- Refined sugar free- naturally sweetened with dates, which are high in fiber and antioxidants
- Ideal to cut in bite-size - for when the munchies kick in
- Perfect combination of flavours and textures - crunchy base and chocolate layer with a delicious caramel layer in between, yummy!!
- Kid friendly - this is a perfect healthy recipe to prepare for kids
Equipment
All you need to make this caramel slice is...
- Food processor - to make the base
- Hand blender or high speed blender - to make the caramel. Since the caramel is a very thick mixture, I find a hand blender works best.
- Mould 28cm x 18cm - to make the slice. A tin mould or silicone mould work. If you use a tin mould line with baking paper or cling film so you can easily remove the slice once done.
How to store this dessert
Store the caramel slice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Usually lasts way less as it's too delicious! 😋
FAQ
Dark chocolate it is vegan, since it has no milk. This recipe calls for minimum 70% dark chocolate.
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Healthy No-Bake Caramel Slice (Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free)
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Resting time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 10-14 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Australian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This healthy no-bake caramel slice is the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet cravings without sacrificing your healthy diet! Made with a crunchy almond base, a delicious caramel layer made with dates, and topped up with dark chocolate and sea salt flakes.
Ingredients
Almond base
1 cup of roasted almonds
9 pitted dates
3 tbsp of cacao butter or coconut oil
1 tbsp of cacao powder
1 drop of vanilla essence
2 tbsp of shredded coconut
Caramel layer
1 cup of pitted dates
½ cup of coconut cream
4 tbsp of cacao butter
1 drop of vanilla essence
Chocolate layer
100 grams of dark chocolate (min 70%)
Sea salt flakes
Instructions
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Combine all the base ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until they're finely chopped.
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Transfer to a mould (lined with cling film if it's a tin mould so you can easily remove). Press down flat using a rubber spatula. Leave in the fridge while you prepare the caramel.
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Blend well all the caramel layer ingredients using a hand blender. Pour over the base and spread evenly using a rubber spatula.
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Melt the chocolate in the microwave or using the double boiler method. Pour over the base, and spread evenly. Sprinkle sea salt flakes and let it cool in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
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Cut in squares and enjoy!! This dessert is best enjoyed straight out of the fridge!
Notes
Coconut butter will make the texture of the caramel thicker than coconut oil, as it's more solid. However, both are completely suitable!
To make the caramel a hand blender or a high speed blender are suitable. However, since the caramel is a very thick mixture, I find a hand blender works best.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Keywords: healthy caramel slice, vegan caramel slice, no bake caramel slice, gluten free dairy free caramel slice, raw caramel slice
Amy
OMGGG!! I am addicted to this recipe. I've made two batches already. Doesn't last long at all. My boyfriend eats it so quickly haha
★★★★★