12 Aug, 2014
Raw cacao, date and banana pudding
Banana and chocolate is a combo that never fails. Full of natural goodness and a great little treat after dinner, this tasty, simple pudding is rich in immune boosting antioxidants and sleep-enhancing potassium.
RecipesEquipment
Small 12cm by 8cm baking trayIngredients
200g dates, pitted
60g ground almonds
100g hazelnuts
2 tbsp. cacao powder
60g almonds, finely chopped
2 bananas
Pinch Malden salt
Method
To make:
Serves 4
Soak the dates in hot water for 5 minutes, then drain.
Place the dates, ground almonds, nuts and cacao powder in a blender and blitz for 2 minutes until smooth. Place this mixture in a mixing bowl and add the chopped almonds. Mix well and place half of the mixture in a small serving dish.
Slice the bananas and place a layer of sliced banana on top of the chocolate and then add the second half of the mixture. Using a spoon, flatten the mixture out before adding the second layer of banana. Place this in the fridge for 2 hours to set. Serve each scoop with a tiny pinch of Malden salt.
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