Wednesday 4 December 2013

White Christmas


White Christmas is a treat that many of us can remember from our childhood. Sweet and tangy, it conjures up memories of being in Nanna’s kitchen, where she didn’t mind the mess you made whilst “helping” her and licking the spoon was mandatory!
The recipe for this iconic Australian slice, traditionally uses loads of sugar, imitation cherries and Copha (which is a trans-fat made from hydrogenated coconut oil with added preservatives).
We went looking for a delicious White Christmas recipe that was free from those ingredients that aren’t kind to our bodies and we found just the right one!
The lovely Bianca at www.wholefoodsimply.com has kindly let us share her tasty recipe that uses easy-to-find ingredients and the kids will love making too. Without refined sugar, preservatives, gluten or dairy, this White Christmas has the sweetness of honey and coconut and the tasty zing of goji berries.
It’s an easy treat to make as a gift, serve with coffee or even keep for yourself! J Enjoy!
 

 

1 cup desiccated coconut (most commercial brands contain a preservative so use an organic brand such as Macro from Woolworths)
1 cup raw cashews
1/2 teaspoon concentrated natural vanilla extract
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup goji berries
1/4 cup pistachios
Place the coconut and cashews into your blender or food processor and blend until the mixture forms a smooth paste. Gently mix in the vanilla and honey until combined. Add the berries and pistachios and pulse until chopped and combined. Press the mixture into a silicon loaf tin and put it into the fridge for several hours to set. Cut and enjoy!
 
 

 

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