Post-Run Nut and Date Bites - The Perfect Treat with a Nice Cup of Kaphi

Well, yesterday I did my first ever Park Run and having not done too much out-of-breath exercise for a while, I was not only chuffed that I'd done it, but I was starving afterwards!

These nut and date little bites were the perfect pick-me-up, especially with a nice cup of Kaphi as a post-workout treat. Here's how you can make it at home in next to no time.

Easy no-bake date and nut bars

Ingredients for the Post-Run Nut and Date Bites

(makes ~12 bars)

• 250g soft pitted dates (Medjool are best)

• 200g mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews, pecans), roughly chopped

• 2 tbsp nut butter or coconut oil

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

• Optional: 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 tbsp seeds, a handful of oats

Method

1. Soak dates in hot water for 10 minutes if they’re dry, then drain well.

2. Toast the nuts in a dry pan or 180°C oven for 5-8 minutes. Cool, then pulse in a food processor until roughly chopped (leave some chunks).

3. Blend the dates, nut butter, vanilla and salt until a sticky paste forms.

4. Add the nuts and pulse a few times, or mix by hand, until combined.

5. Press firmly into a lined 20cm square tin. The pressing is what holds them together.

6. Chill for at least 1 hour, then slice.

   
   

Tips

• If the mixture is crumbly, add a splash more water or another date.

• If it’s too sticky, add more nuts or oats.

• Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for 3 months.

We hope you enjoy these quick and delicious nut and date post-run treats and to shop for our Kaphi, please click here.