Millionaire’s Shortbread
This will grace any afternoon tea table. Also a great energy food to take on a walk.
Raw version of 'caramel shortbread' usually made with white sugar and flour and condensed milk. This is far superior in every way!
Preparation time: 10 mins
Serves: Makes about 8-10 bars, depending on size and thickness
Ingredients:
Base:
1cup walnuts, soaked, drained, rinsed (other nuts can be used)
1 tbsp coconut butter
1-2 tbsp vanilla extract
8 drops of stevia
1/4-1/2 tsp cinnamon
Butterscotch middle:
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup lucuma or mesquite
Chocolate topping:
1/2 cup (100g) raw cacao butter
1/3 cup maca
1/3 cup raw cacao powder or carob
4 drops of stevia, or more to taste
Method:
Process the base ingredients in the food processor. Line a small tin. Put in freezer or fridge to set
Mix coconut oil and lucuma in a glass in a jug of hot water. Spread over base and return to fridge
Mix cacao butter, maca, cacao and stevia in a glass in a jug of hot water. Spread over middle layer and return to fridge
Store in an airtight container