Ingredients
Bottom Layer
- 500 grams medjool dates ,pitted
- 1 tbsp peanut Butter
Second Layer
- 2-3 tbsp peanut butter
Third Layer
- 3 tbsp chia jam (see notes for recipe or alternatively, use a good quality store bought jam)
Top layer
- 100 grams dark chocolate ,melted
- salt
Instructions
- Add the 500g pitted dates to a food processed along with 1 tbsp of peanut butter. Blitz for around 2 minutes until you have a nice smooth caramel.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Wet your hands slightly and roll the thick caramel mixture into 12 even sized balls. Place on the parchment paper and press down with your fingertips to create a cookie like shape.
- Next, add a small layer of peanut butter followed by the cooled chia jam (see notes for recipe) alternatively, you can use a store bought jam. Once you have your 3 layers, place in the freezer for 1-2 hours until set.
- Finally, melt the 100g of dark chocolate in the microwave stirring every 30 seconds until fully melted.
- Remove the set 3 layers from the freezer and add the final layer of melted dark chocolate along with a small pinch of salt before placing in the fridge until fully set.
- Only one things left to do, enjoy your 4 layers of heaven ;)
Notes
Mixed berry chia jam method:
Ingredients:
200g frozen mixed berries
1-2 tbsp maple syrup
Juice of half a lemon
1-2 tbsp chia seeds
1. In a small saucepan, heat the berries over medium heat until they start to break down and release their juices (about 5 minutes).
2. Mash the berries with a fork or potato masher until they reach your desired consistency.
3. Stir in the maple syrup or honey (if using), lemon juice and chia seeds.
4. Remove from heat and let it sit for 10–15 minutes to thicken. You can refrigerate it to cool while you make the muffin batter.
TIPS
- Store the 4 layers of heaven snack in an airtight container in the fridge for upto 7 days.
- Alternatively, they will freeze really well.
- Try adding some dessicated coconut on top of the jam layer
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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