I have cracked the gluten-free, dairy-free and sugar-free muffin and this weekend I attempted a slice that said decadent yet had no gluten, dairy or sugar. It was quite a mission and I had to gather together a few different ideas from recipes I had seen around the food blog world but none eliminated all three elements so I had to experiment and I have succeeded in making something rather wonderful. You do have to like banana, coconut and chocolate but if you do, this is your new best friend. I got the idea for the middle layer from The Life of Clare.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted peanut butter (with no added sugar)
- 4 tbsp coconut butter
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup dried coconut
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 9 soft dates
- 1/2 tsp teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cacao nibs
- 1 soft banana
- 1 banana
- 100mls coconut cream
- ¾ cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp date puree
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- A few grains salt
Instructions
- Place everything in a food processor and blend well.
- Spread over the base of a lightly oiled baking dish. (I lined it with parchment paper but it wasn't necessary.)
- Place in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Place everything except the cacao nibs in the food processor and blend very well.
- Add the cacao nibs and mix.
- Spread over the bottom layer and place in the freezer for another 15 minutes.
- Mash the banana in a bowl and add all the other ingredients except the peanut butter. Whip with egg beaters until the mixture thickens.
- Add the peanut butter and beat until a thick fluffy mixture develops.
- Spread over the other two layers and place in the fridge.
- Once it is chilled, cut into slices and keep in the fridge.
Note 1: You can make your own coconut butter by placing a packet of shredded coconut in a food processor and processing for about 10 minutes.
Note 2: The base is quite soft but holds together. It could be a bit messy if left out of the fridge too long before eating it but it won’t fall apart. I will work on this element in the weeks to come so it is less like a dessert and more like a very firm slice. But the delicious factor outweighs any messiness – perhaps use a spoon.
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This looks and sounds delicious! I love that its also pretty low cal! Thanks for linking back to me.
It worked out really well, Clare but took some experimenting.
Suzanne
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I love how this is gluten and dairy free. And sugar-free too! Who would have thought. It certainly looks decadent! xx
It tastes decadent too, Charlie.
Suzanne
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I love your ideas and recipes and have shared on Facebook and friends.
Thanks so much, Linda. Much appreciated.
Suzanne
admin recently posted..Chocolate, Banana, Coconut Slice – sugar, gluten & dairy-free
These look wonderful, Suzanne.
Thanks, Nik.
Suzanne
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Suzanne, you’ve done it again: your mouth-watering recipes and food photography have captured my gluten-free fantasies. This Chocolate, Banana, Coconut Slice – sugar, gluten & dairy-free dessert is perfect for the holidays and something I’d love to feature (with credit to you, of course) on my own website ( ). Thanks and keep up the great work.
That would be fine to feature the slice on your website but would you mind not duplicating the recipe there but just put a link for it. Thanks.
Suzanne
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I’m a babe in the woods when it comes to gluten, sugar, or dairy-free cooking. I really admire all the work you’re putting into perfecting your recipes. This looks just excellent- thanks.
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I am learning too as I go along. It does take a bit of work but it’s ultimately rewarding to be able to produce something for the family that is healthy for them while indulging the need for something sweet tasting.
Suzanne
admin recently posted..Chocolate, Banana, Coconut Slice – sugar, gluten & dairy-free
I love the use of healthful, whole ingredients in place of processed sugars in recipes like this. Your bars look smashing – I just made something very similar… !
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I will trot over and have a look at what you have produced, Kelly.
Suzanne
admin recently posted..Chocolate, Banana, Coconut Slice – sugar, gluten & dairy-free
These look so good. Let us know if you find a way to store them out of the refrigerator as they would be perfect for the kids lunch boxes.
I will definitely post it on here, Angela, when I sort it. I have some ideas I will be trying next weekend.
Suzanne
admin recently posted..Chocolate, Banana, Coconut Slice – sugar, gluten & dairy-free
I love everything with peanut butter and coconut. You have described this recipe so nice it’s hard to resist. You even made your own coconut butter. I like the idea of combining chocolate, banana, peanut butter and coconut. Best of all it’s very healthy. Well done.
This sounds like the perfect recipe for you then.
Suzanne
admin recently posted..Chocolate, Banana, Coconut Slice – sugar, gluten & dairy-free
Looks absolutely amazing. I would so love to try some!
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Unfortunately you might have to make it yourself as posting it might be messy. LOL.
Suzanne
Wow this is coconut heaven. Very clever
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It is very flavourful and coconut is just one of the flavours.
Suzanne
admin recently posted..Chocolate, Banana, Coconut Slice – sugar, gluten & dairy-free
I love your ingredient list – So healthy & yummy
The slice is both healthy and yummy.
Suzanne
admin recently posted..Chocolate, Banana, Coconut Slice – sugar, gluten & dairy-free
I love the flavors in your slice, the layers are so pretty!
Layers are always pretty but these could have been straighter.
Suzanne
admin recently posted..Chocolate, Banana, Coconut Slice – sugar, gluten & dairy-free
Whoa…those looks incredible! I am loving this combo and pictures are delicious!!!!
Thanks, Sandra.
Suzanne
admin recently posted..Chocolate, Banana, Coconut Slice – sugar, gluten & dairy-free
Oh wow, that slice looks divine!! You are on a gluten free and sugar free roll. I love chocolate and banana. Such a winning combination.
It is a direction I am exploring in the hope that I feel better in my health – not that my health is bad. I just feel I could have more energy and I want to see if that’s possible.
Suzanne
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