This Coffee & Date slice is rich in flavour and will satisfy a sweet tooth.

The nutritional ingredients help to fill you up and keep you satisfied for longer. This is a key component of our 28 Day Challenge – you never go hungry.

It’s fantastic as a healthy snack at home or work. Dates are rich in vitamins and minerals including calcium, iron and magnesium.

A big thank you to Janet Cook for this yummy recipe!

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Rich And Nutritious Coffee & Date Slice

Votes: 187
Rating: 3.33
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Course

Snacks

Cuisine

Snacks

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

35 mins

Passive Time

3 hours

Servings

slices

Ingredients

• 400 g pitted dates
• 1 tbsp instant coffee
• 1 cup wholemeal self raising flour
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds (you could also use walnuts or Brazil nuts)

Course Snacks Cuisine Snacks Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 35 mins Passive Time 3 hours Servings slices Ingredients 400 g pitted dates 1 tbsp instant coffee 1 cup wholemeal self raising flour 1/4 cup chopped almonds (you could also use walnuts or Brazil nuts)

Votes: 187 Rating: 3.33 You: Rate this recipe!

Instructions

1. Chop dates roughly.
2. Add coffee to 1 ¼ cups boiling water, then pour over the dates to soak for approximately 3 hours.
3. Stir in sifted flour and chopped nuts. Mix well.
4. Pour into greased and lined loaf tin. Bake for 30-35 mins at 170C. Loaf is cooked when a skewer comes out clean.

Recipe Notes

This recipe makes 10 serves, at 112 calories per serve.

Want more sweet treats and baking recipes like this? Our 28 Day Challenge is packed with delicious ideas that can be enjoyed as part of a healthy lifestyle.