DARK CHOC DATE SLICE

Cook time : 35mins
Serves 16
Per serving : 136kCal / Carbs 15g / Protein 1g / Fat 8g

Ingredients

150g Digestive (crumbled)
25g Butter
2 tbsp Maple Syrup
180g Dates (pitted)
1 tbsp Almond Butter
1 tbsp Coconut Oil
150ml Cream
1 tsp Salt Flakes

How to make it

  • Firstly line the base and sides of a square pan with baking paper.
  • Add biscuits, butter and 1 tbsp maple syrup in a food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Line the base of the pan with the mixture and place in the fridge to chill.
  • Meanwhile, process the dates, almond butter, oil, remaining maple syrup and 1/4 cup boiling water.
  • Pour this mixture on top of the biscuit base and freeze for 30 minutes.
  • Next, place chocolate and cream in a heat proof bowl over a saucepan and very slowly melt, stirring continuously.
  • Finally, pour chocolate mixture over the date layer and spread to smooth. Sprinkle with sea salt and freeze for another 3 hours.
  • Use a hot knife to cut the the slice into 16 pieces and keep in the freezer until serving.