Date and Peanut Bars

Method

1. Line an 8 x 8-inch baking tin with parchment.

2. Add the dates and half of the peanuts to a liquidiser and pulse until they form a very rough paste.

3. Chop the other half of the peanuts and set aside.

4. Press the date mixture into your prepared baking tin and flatten it out.

5. Spread the peanut butter on top and press the rest of the chopped nuts into the peanut butter.

6. Place into the fridge while you melt your chocolate. You can either do this on a hob in a bowl over some boiling water, or in a microwave.

7. Remove the date and peanut mixture from the fridge and pour the chocolate on top. Smooth the chocolate out.

8. Place the tin into the fridge for a few hours to firm up.

9. Remove from the fridge and use the edges of the parchment to lift the slab out of the tin.

10. Slice it with a knife dipped into warm water.