1Line 2 (2lb) loaf tins with parchment liners or paper.
2Add the dates to a bowl and cover with boiling water to soften.
3Meanwhile blend the oats, seeds, coconut, and cocoa powder in a food processor.
4Drain the dates and add them to the food processor. Blend until it looks like a thick paste. If it looks dry, add a dash of hot water and blend again.
5Divide the mixture between the two loaf tins. Push down.
6Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in the microwave or in a bowl over simmering water.
7Divide the melted chocolate between the loaf tins.
8Set in the fridge for 1 hour then cut into bars.
Ingredients
230 g pitted dates
125 g mixed seeds
75 g oats
40 g desiccated coconut
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
150 g chocolate
1 tablespoon coconut butter or butter
2 cups boiling water
Equipment
bowlkettlefood processorloaf tinsparchment paperspoonmicrowave or double boiler