Ingredients

  • Wet ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Medjool dates, pitted, cut up in 1/4's
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • Dry ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Ground walnuts
  • 1 cup Almond flour
  • 1 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Method

  • Put these ingredients in a saucepan and cook 5-7 minutes until tender on low heat. Set aside.
  • Put walnuts, almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt together in a large bowl. Combine all ingredients and crumble together.
  • Put the date mixture in the food processor and process until smooth.
  • Add 3 Tbsp. Olive oil, 2 large eggs and 2 tsp. Vanilla. Add to the walnut mixture.
  • Fold in 3ounces of chopped dark chocolate (70%)
  • Pour mixture into an 8inch springform pan that has been oiled. Line with parchment paper. Bake 20-25 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool and remove sides.