This no-bake ginger slice is the perfect fudgy treat when you want something naughty but healthy as it’s made from wholesome ingredients. It has a decent amount of ginger both dried and fresh in it. You might be wondering what the health benefits of ginger are.

Here is a nice list of health benefits to get you feeling oh so excited for these!

• Reduces muscle pain and soreness
• Aa healthy anti-inflammatory
• Can assist in reducing blood sugars
• Helps to reduce cholesterol
• The active ingredients in ginger can help to fight infections
• Can improve brain function
• Can also stimulate digestion

Ingredients

Base:

4 Medjool dates, pitted

½ cup rolled oats

½ cup almond flour or meal

2/3 cup desiccated coconut

3 tablespoons coconut oil

1 tablespoon ground ginger

2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely minced

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

Pinch of salt

Fudge

1½ cups coconut butter*

½ cup maple syrup or honey

⅓ cup almond or any nut butter

1 tablespoon ground ginger

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced

1/4  cup crystallised ginger, chopped (optional)

In a food processor, add in all the base ingredients and pulse until the mixture starts to bind. I like to get it a little chunky so I don’t pulse it too much.

Turn into a lined loaf tin or small baking dish with baking paper and press down evenly with your fingers. Set aside in the fridge.

In a small saucepan, add in the fudge ingredients and stir on low heat until everything has dissolved and is well mixed. Add in chopped, crystallised  ginger for an extra punch of flavour if desired.

Pour on top of the base and put in the fridge to set for around 2 hours. Once set, cut into squares and serve. Keep it in the fridge for up to two weeks or freezer for 3 months.

Note: Coconut butter: If you can’t find coconut butter, just blend half/half desiccated coconut and coconut oil until you get a nice creamy consistency.

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