Choc Coconut Slice (No Bake!)

5 from 4 votes

Healthy lunchboxes don’t have to be boring! This delicious choc coconut slice makes a simple, no-bake treat that is perfect for snacking because it is nut free, gluten free and refined sugar free and can also be made vegan friendly. And the best part? The whole slice comes together in less than 5 minutes with only 6 ingredients!

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Chilling Time2

Total Time2 5

Course: healthy, lunchbox, Snack

Cuisine: Australian

Servings:

Calories: 263kcal

Author: Andrea Geddes

Ingredients

3 cups desiccated coconut
1 ½ cups rolled oats use gluten free oats, if needed
2 tsp vanilla bean paste
6 tbsp coconut oil
5-6 tbsp maple syrup or brown rice syrup

To top

1 cup dark chocolate broken into pieces. Use dairy free chocolate, if required. (Approx. 200 grams)

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Prepare a 15 x 25cm (6 x 10 inch) slice tin with baking paper.
Place all of the slice ingredients into a food processor and blend on high speed for a few minutes, until the mixture starts to come together and form a sticky paste. If you don't have a food processor, stir the mixture together in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
Use a metal spoon to firmly press the mixture into the slice tin.
In a microwave safe bowl, heat the chocolate pieces in the microwave on medium-high heat in 20 second bursts, until melted and smooth. Spread the chocolate over the top of the slice.
Refrigerate until firmly set (overnight, or a minimum of 2 hours). Use a hot knife (see notes below) to cut the slice into pieces and store in the fridge or freezer until required. Enjoy!

Notes

Chocolate – milk, white or dark, choose your favourite! If you need this recipe to be vegan friendly or dairy free, choose a dairy free chocolate.
Storage – this slice can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 7 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months. For convenient grab-and-go snacks, cut the slice into pieces before freezing. The slices are small enough that they can be placed into lunchboxes in the morning and thaw by snack time.
To cut this slice, run a sharp knife under hot water and dry with a towel before slicing. A hot knife will gently press through the chocolate without snapping it.

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