Ingredients

• 350 g pitted Dates (If dry, soak in warm water 10 minutes, drain, then add to processor)

• 60 ml warm Water

• 128 g Peanut Butter

• 30 ml melted Coconut Oil

• 32 g Cacao Powder

• 60 g chopped Walnuts 

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Method

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celcius and line a standard loaf pan (or similar size pan) with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. Add dates to food processor (I use Nutribullet) and blend until small bits or a ball forms. 

3. Once blended, separate the dates into chunks using a spoon. Then add hot water and blend until a sticky date paste forms. Scrape down sides as needed.

4. Add peanut butter, coconut oil, and cacao powder and pulse until a sticky batter forms. It should be thick (scrape down sides as needed). Lastly add walnuts (optional) and pulse to incorporate.

5. Transfer batter to lined loaf pan and spread into an even layer.

6. Bake on the center rack for 15 minutes - the edges should be slightly dry. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then carefully lift out of the pan using the edges of the parchment paper and let cool on a plate or cooling rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

7. Enjoy warm or cooled!