RECIPES

VEGAN GOLDEN GAYTIME SLICE

For those who aren’t Australian, a “Golden Gaytime” is a popular Australian icecream that consists of 4 luscious layers:
  1. Cookie layer  
  2. Vanilla cream layer
  3. Toffee caramel layer 
  4. Chocolate layer 
Before I went vegan, I used to LOVE eating them, so what better way that to get creative & make it myself! These are definitely some of the best raw treats I’ve ever made! They do take a bit of time and patience, but the final result is seriously next level delicious and you just need to try it to believe it!

Here is the recipe:

VEGAN GOLDEN GAYTIME SLICE 
(gluten-free, refined sugar free, no-bake) 

Makes: 6 slices
INGREDIENTS:
Base + cookie crumb topping layers:
  • 1 cup almonds
  • ½ cup dates, pitted & soaked till soft
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 scoop (40g) vanilla protein powder 
Vanilla layer:
  • 1/3 cup coconut cream
  • ½ cup cashews, soaked for at least 4 hours (or ¼ cup cashew butter) 
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 Tsp vanilla extract
Salted Caramel Layer
  • 1/4 cup coconut cream
  • 1/2 cup cashews, soaked ( or ¼ cup cashew butter)
  • 1 cup dates, pitted & soaked till soft 
  • 1/2 Tsp salt 
Chocolate layer:
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 cup cacao powder
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
METHOD:
  1. Line a small container with non=stick paper ( mine was ~ 12 x 12 cm)
  2. BASE & COOKIE: In a food processor, blend the almonds until fine crumbs. Then add in the remaining ingredients & blend until the mixture starts to stick together. Spread 3/4 of the mixture as the base & save 1/4 to crumble on top of the slice as the “cookie crumb” 
  3. VANILLA LAYER: blend together all the ingredients until thick & smooth. Pour over the base. Put into the freezer to set for 60 mins
  4. CARAMEL LAYER: blend together all the ingredients until smooth & no lumps of dates remain. Spread evenly over the vanilla layer. Put into the freezer for 30 mins to set
  5. CHOC LAYER: mix together all ingredients until a thick, pourable consistency. Pour over the caramel layer. Set in freezer for 10 mins
  6. Once the slice is set, use a sharp knife to cut the slab into 6 portions. 
*Storage tips: in an airtight container in the freezer and allow it to thaw at room temp for 2 mins before serving

If you do make this classic Aussie favourite, then be sure to let me know!