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Coffee granola slice.

Coffee granola slice

A caffeine-laced gluten free slice made with puffed amaranth, oats, almonds and buckwheat, and flavoured with tahini, coffee, maple and cinnamon.
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Course: Sweet treats
Cuisine: Gluten free, Vegan
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Chilling time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 267kcal
Author: Quite Good Food

Ingredients

For the base:

  • 2 cups puffed amaranth, (or puffed quinoa)
  • 1 cup rolled oats, (certified gluten free if required)
  • 1/2 cup buckwheat, (whole)
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp natural vanilla extract

For the topping:

  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp natural vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup ground almonds

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180C (355F) and line an 18x27cm or similar sized pan (approximately 7x10.5 inches) with baking paper. 
  • Mix the dry ingredients for the base (puffed amaranth, rolled oats, buckwheat, sliced almonds and cinnamon) together in a bowl. 
  • Melt the wet ingredients for the base (tahini, maple syrup, coffee, coconut oil and vanilla extract) together in a small saucepan. Stir until combined and smooth. 
  • Pour the wet mixture over the dry mixture and stir to thoroughly combine. 
  • Press the mixture into the lined pan and smooth the surface using the back of a spoon. 
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden and set. Remove from the oven and cool in the pan. 
  • To make the topping, melt the coconut oil, coffee, maple syrup and vanilla together, then stir in the ground almonds. Set aside to cool a bit - the mixture will thicken as it cools. The ideal pouring consistency is when the mixture is warm, but not too hot or liquid. 
  • Pour the topping over the slice base. Spread evenly and smooth the surface if required. Refrigerate for an hour or until set. 
  • Slice with a hot knife and serve with a cup of coffee. 

Notes

  • Unless you're living in a cold climate (or winter) the slice will need to be stored in the fridge to prevent the topping from melting. 
  • The slice will be crunchy on the day it's made, and will soften after a few days in the fridge. Both ways are very nice. 

Nutrition information

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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