This is an adaptation of a recipe I found on Instagram by @littleloucooks
The recipe is written as bars but I prefer to use my mini muffin pan, lined with mini cups. It's a two-bite sweet, which is plenty for my taste buds. Also, it is originally written as using a blender. I recommend a food processor. Strongly.
230g pitted dates - or 2 cups
125g mixed seeds - or 1 cup (sunflower/pumpkin)
75g oats - or 1 cup
40g desiccated coconut - or 1/2 cup
2 tablespoons Cocoa powder
Top with:
150g chocolate -
1 tablespoon coconut butter or butter
Step 1:Line 2 (2lb) loaf tins with parchment liners or paper. Or line an 8 inch square tin.
Step 2: To make the bars: Add the dates to a bowl and cover with boiling water to soften.
Meanwhile blend the oats, seeds, coconut, cocoa powder in a blender. Blend it fine or leave it coarse for more texture if you prefer.
Drain the dates and add them to the blender.
Blend until it looks like a thick paste. If it looks dry add a dash of hot water and blend again.
Step 3: Divide between two loaf tins. Push down. Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in the microwave or in a bowl over simmering water. Then divide between the loaf tins. Set in the fridge for 1 hour then cut into bars. Make them bite size if you like!
Keep in the fridge for 1 week.Or freeze for 3 months.
