Chia, Date & Walnut Slice

Supergrains

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/chia-date-and-walnut-slice • Posted by Murdoch Books

Preparation time: 10 minutes (+chilling) Cooking time: nil Makes 16 wedges TIP This slice will keep, covered with plastic wrap, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

You will need

150 g Rolled Oats 90 g Walnuts halves 35 g Shredded Coconut 45 g White or black Chia Seeds 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon 1 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder , sifted 2 tsp Natural Vanilla Extract 425 g Pitted dried Dates , chopped Pure Icing Sugar , to serve

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Preparation time: 10 minutes (+chilling) Cooking time: nil Makes 16 wedges TIP This slice will keep, covered with plastic wrap, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Instructions

1. Put the oats, walnuts, coconut, chia seeds, cinnamon, cocoa and vanilla in a food processor and process until all the ingredients are finely chopped.

2. With the motor running, start adding the dates, a few pieces at a time, processing until all the dates have been added and the mixture is starting to come together. Use clean hands to bring it together completely, adding 1-2 teaspoons of cold water if necessary.

3. Press the mixture evenly into a round 20 cm (8 inch) cake tin, smoothing the surface firmly with the back of a metal spoon. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

4. To serve, dust with icing sugar and cut into thin wedges.