Guilt-free No Bake Peppermint Slice

A great healthy alternative to a store bought muesli bar or calorie rich slice at your local cafe.

Prep Time25

Servings: 25 slices

2 cups raw nuts (you could use a mix of walnuts, cashews, almonds etc)
2 cup dates
1 cup rolled oats (or you could substitute with coconut)
3 Tbsp cocoa
2 tsp peppermint essence
cold water (Use your own judgement as some dates may hold more moisture than others)

Line a 27cm x 17cm slice tin.
Place all of the ingredients into a blender and blitz until they combine.
If it is too crumbly use a tablespoon of water at a time between blitzing. You want the mixture to combine, but not be too wet.
To test the consistency - take a small amount into your clean hand and squeeze. If it holds its shape, it is perfect. If it crumbles, it will need more water. If it is sloppy, add another two dates.
Tip the mixture into your lined tin and use a clean wet hand to press the mixture down into all the corners. Lastly use a back of a spoon to level it.
Refridgerate for at least two hours before cutting.

While the base is chilling prepare the topping.
Place a pot filled with boiling water on a medium heat.
Break the chocolate into pieces and place in a heat proof bowl. Rest the bowl on top of the pot. Add the oil and stir constantly until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
Take the slice out of the fridge and use a bent palette knife to spread the chocolate over the base. Place the slice back into the fridge to set.
Run the blade of your knife under the hot tap to make cutting the slices easier.
Store in an airtight container in a chilled area or in the fridge.