Beautiful little treats, these date nutty bars. If you’d like them a little more firm, add less dates and more oats and nuts. Keep in the fridge and place in the freezer for about 15 minutes before serving – they won’t last very long, too delicious to dally around!
Time: 20 minutes + 1h in the fridge
Type: snack, dessert
Difficulty: 1 pan
Makes: 10 to 12 squares
What you need:
1.5 cups pitted dates (about 300g), soaked in hot water for 15 minutes
0.5 cup cashews nuts, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes
2 tbsp peanut butter
1/4 cup regular oats
2 tbsp shredded coconut
50g dark chocolate (at least 70% cacao) + 4 to 5 tbsp plant milk (any)
Utensils:
bowls
food processor
square tray / container with parchment paper
Directions:
Drain and rinse cashews nuts;
Drain dates;
Place all ingredients (except chocolate and plant milk) in the food processor and pulse in high speed until all is combined into a paste (scrap the sides if needed and pulse again);
Place the mixture into a large square container lined with parchment paper and pat down to spread and even out the paste;
Mix chocolate and plant milk in a bowl and heat in the microwave for about 45 to 60 seconds till chocolate melts;
Spread the chocolate on top of the paste and take it to the fridge to firm for at least 1h;
The slices will keep in the fridge for about a week.
Plant Based Portuguese 