A natural recipe for vegan foodies: Dried Fig and Coconut Slices

These delicious slices of fig, nuts and seeds make a luxuriously healthy dinner time treat.

Although the fig and coconut slices are topped with a creamy layer, they contain no animal products so they are suitable for vegans as well as vegetarians. The recipe also uses no sugar or flour.

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Dried Fig and Coconut Slices

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Recipe by Josie Eveleigh Course: SnacksCuisine: GlobalDifficulty: Easy

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

2

hours 

15

minutes

Total time

2

hours 

45

minutes

A tasty snack for any vegan foodie.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup walnuts

• 1/4 cup almonds

• 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut

• 2 tablespoons flax seeds

• 1/2 cup dried figs

• 1/2 cup dates (pitted)

• 1/2 tbsp water

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• For the coconut cream:

• 1/2 cup cashews (soaked in water overnight)

• 1/2 cup coconut milk

• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut

• 2 tbsp maple syrup

• 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste

• fresh fig slices to decorate

Method

• For the base, add all the ingredients into a food processor and process until the mixture sticks together when pressed between the fingers.
• Line the tray with cling film.
• Pour the mixture into the tin and carefully but firmly press down using the back of a spatula until the base is completely flat and even.
• Put into the freezer to set while you make the coconut cashew cream.
• For the coconut cream, add cashews to a food processor and process for a few minutes.
• With the food processor still running, slowly add the coconut milk, maple syrup and vanilla bean paste.
• Keep processing until the mixture becomes very smooth and creamy.
• Add desiccated coconut and pulse to combine.
• Take the walnut fig base out of the freezer and top with the coconut cashew cream layer.
• Put this back into the freezer for 2 hours to set. Slices can be kept in the freezer until serving (let defrost for approximately 15 mins for cream to soften).
• Decorate with fresh figs, slice carefully and enjoy this delicious treat with family and friends whilst earning some serious Masterchef brownie points.

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