RECIPE: Hemp Vegan Protein Slice

Delicious and nourishing vegan-friendly hemp protein slice. Submitted for Holistic Health magazine by Jean Deans, Naturopath.

Ingredients

• 500g organic dried apricots
• 3/4 cup mixed pumpkin and sunflower seeds, crushed
• 1 cup unflavoured pea protein or hemp protein
• 1 cup organic cocoa
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp Himalayan salt dissolved in 6 tbsp hot water
• 150g-160g coconut oil
• A small handful of goji berries 

Method

1. Blend seeds and goji berries to a meal in a food processor. 
2. Add protein powder, cocoa, apricots, vanilla essence, salt/ water and coconut oil. 
3. Mix until all ingredients are blended then place into a tray. 
4. Sprinkle desiccated coconut on the top and press it firmly. 
5. Place into fridge to harden, then take out and cut into slices.