Sugar-Free Beetroot Slice
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this wholesome Sugar-Free Beetroot Slice, the perfect blend of natural sweetness and earthy flavors. This vibrant recipe swaps refined sugar for luscious medjool dates, providing a naturally sweet and chewy texture, while raw beetroot adds a nutrient-packed, subtly earthy undertone. Combined with rich cocoa powder, almond meal, and a touch of coconut oil, this slice is decadently moist and chocolatey, yet completely flourless and gluten-free. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, it’s baked to perfection in under 35 minutes for a healthy snack or dessert that’s perfect for meal prep. Serve these fudgy, nutrient-rich squares chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy the perfect blend of clean eating and indulgence!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized raw beetroot
- 200 grams medjool dates
- 100 grams almond meal
- 50 grams cocoa powder
- 60 milliliters coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a square baking dish (approx. 8x8 inches) with parchment paper.
Step 2
Peel and grate the raw beetroots using a food processor or hand grater. Set aside.
Step 3
Pit the medjool dates and soak them in warm water for about 10 minutes to soften.
Step 4
After soaking, drain the dates and add them to a food processor. Blend until they form a paste.
Step 5
Add the grated beetroot to the food processor along with the almond meal, cocoa powder, coconut oil, vanilla extract, baking powder, and sea salt.
Step 6
Blend all the ingredients together until the mixture is well combined and forms a thick batter.
Step 7
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 9
Allow the beetroot slice to cool completely in the baking dish before slicing into squares.
Step 10
Serve at room temperature or chilled. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (582.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1831.0 |
| Total Fat 113.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 54.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1750.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 219.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 47.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 149.5g | |
| Protein 35.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 430.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3408.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories