Superfood Slice

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (or 160°C for fan forced oven). Line a brownie tin with baking paper making sure it hangs over the edges.
  2. Chop almonds coarsely in a food processor.
  3. Mix together the almonds, oats, pepitas, sunflower seeds and linseed. Place on a baking tray and toast lightly for 6-8 minutes. Place into mixing bowl, and allow to cool.
  4. In a small saucepan add the coconut oil, honey and brown sugar. Heat gently until it bubbles.
  5. Continue to simmer for approximately 4 minutes until well combined and sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool slightly for 10 minutes, and then mix in the goji berries.
  6. Mix well and stand for 5 minutes.
  7. Mix all ingredients together with wooden spoon making sure it is well mixed. (**add dark chocolate at this stage if using)
  8. Press very firmly into brownie tin making sure to get right into the corners and edges.
  9. Refrigerate for 2 hours until firm.
  10. Best eaten at room temperature, so remove from fridge and leave for 30 minutes before slicing.  

RECIPE: Courtesy of Virginia, ALDI Test Kitchen