Date and Hazelnut Bites

• 5 whole Dates, Pitted
• 80 grams Hazelnuts
• 2 Tablespoons Honey Or Agave Syrup
• 2 Tablespoons Cocoa, Plus Extra For Sprinkling
• 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Coconut Oil, Melted And Slightly Cooled
• 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Chia Seeds
• 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Sugar (or Extract/essence)

1. Place dates in 100ml of water, cover and leave in the fridge for around 4 hours.
2. After the four hours, drain water (but retain 2 tablespoons) and place in a food processor with all the other ingredients (including the reserved 2 tablespoons water).
3. Blitz for a couple of minutes until everything is well combined and chopped.
4. Pour into tin lined with grease-proof paper and place in the freezer for an hour to harden.
5. Cut into small squares and then keep refrigerated until ready to eat.
6. Sprinkle with a little cocoa just before serving.

dates, hazelnuts, honey, cocoa, coconut oil, chia seeds, vanilla sugar

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/date-and-hazelnut-bites/ (may not work)