Creamy date shortbread squares
Ingredients
for 24 pieces
| 125 g | rolled oats |
| 125 g | ground almonds |
| 60 ml | maple syrup |
| 2 ½ tbsp | coconut oil |
| 1 tsp | bourbon vanilla powder |
| 1 tbsp | water, if necessary |
| 300 g | Medjool date, pitted |
| 4 tbsp | white almond cream |
| 2 tbsp | water |
| 1 tbsp | coconut oil |
| ½ tbsp | bourbon vanilla powder |
| 200 g | vegan milk chocolate |
How it's done
Dough
Blitz the oat flakes in a food processor or mixer. Add the almonds, maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla, continue to mix until a firm dough forms (add a little water if necessary). Transfer the dough to the tray and flatten by hand. Place the tray in the freezer for approx. 30 mins.
Date layer
Puree the dates in a food processor or mixer. Add the remaining ingredients, continue to puree until a homogeneous texture is achieved. Spread the mixture on top of the dough in the tray and smooth down with a spatula. Return to the freezer for approx. 20 mins.
Chocolate layer
Melt the chocolate in a bain-marie, stir until smooth and pour on top of the date layer, spread with the back of a spoon. Return the tray to the freezer for approx. 20 mins.
Remove the tray from the freezer, leave to stand at room temperature for approx. 15-20 mins., cut the shortbread into 24 pieces.
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