Ok, so the original paleo date caramel slice (you can find it here) made by our amazing Mumma is officially one of the most popular and most talked-about Merrymaker treat recipes. Yes, our Mum is amazing!
This paleo date caramel apple slice recipe is really quite similar… alright it’s almost exactly the same… we just added grated apple (hahaha). But it deserves a whole new recipe post! Also, you might not have even seen the original, it’s a pretty old recipe.
And actually, in case you’ve missed all of Mum’s amazing recipes here are some of her best healthy treat recipes in one handy spot!
Best ever banana bread
Grab this easy peasy and delish recipe HERE! We’ve made this one so many times, it never ever disappoints.
Sweetener free coconut jam slice
Ahhh Mum makes all our childhood faves! This one is so so so good! We were having a phase of no natural sweetener, now we’d add 1/4 cup rice malt or some xylitol… life is too short, add the sweetener!
Grain free gluten free low fructose lamingtons
Mum gets all the recipes that fall into the ‘too hard basket’ haha. She really did well with these gluten free and refined sugar free lamingtons. Ahhh they are so good!
Find the recipe for gluten free, low fructose lamingtons right here!
The OG paleo caramel date slice
Oh, we better include a little pic of this one! Ahhhh so easy and so good!
Find the recipe and go make it!
Grain-free sticky date pudding
This is the ultimate autumn or winters night healthier treat. You will go to actual sweet treat heaven and that sauce is EVERYTHING!
Chocolate pudding
Speaking of puddings! This recipe is for all year but we made it especially for all the people who don’t love Christmas pudding. And don’t worry if you do love fruit pudding… that recipe is just below!
Check out the recipe!
Christmas fruit pudding
We thought we didn’t like Christmas fruit pudding… then we tried this recipe and O M G it is oh so drool-worthy delicious.
Find it over here!
Ok! Now for the date caramel apple slice, inspired by Mum’s original recipe.
Check it out and if you make it or any of our delish healthy Merrymaker recipes let us know! Post a pic on your Instagram stories, we LOVE seeing them!
Always merrymaking,
Emma + Carla
Date caramel apple slice
STUFF YOU NEED
- 2 cups almond meal
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1 cup chopped cashews or any nuts you like
- 125 g butter or coconut oil
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 apple, grated
NOW WHAT
- Preheat oven to 180°c or 350°F and line a 20cm x 20cm slice tin.
- In a saucepan melt the butter and sugar together, allow this to cool (make sure it is not too hot before you add the egg or it may scramble).
- Add the egg, dates, cashews, apple and almond meal, mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Allow the slice to cool in the tin and cut into squares.
- Enjoy! You can store left overs (if there are any) in an airtight container.
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