Dark Chocolate Walnut Burfi (Date Paste) (No Added Sugar)

Name: Dark Chocolate Walnut Burfi (Date Paste) (No Added Sugar)
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 80g Soft Pitted Dates (approx 6-7); 100g Walnuts (70g Ground, 30g Chopped); 3 Tbsp Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened); 1 Tbsp Coconut Oil; 1/4 tsp Cardamom Powder; 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract; Pinch Salt; 1-2 Tbsp Warm Water

A rich chocolatey burfi sweetened using a natural date paste. With roasted walnuts and cocoa it creates a rich nutty chocolate taste. This guilt free treat is perfect to enjoy during festivals, or to gift. Nutritional Benefits: Walnuts are a natural source of omegas as well as protein, magnesium and vitamin E. Cocoa (unsweetened) is high in iron, magnesium and flavonoids. Dates are high in fibre and potassium. Cardamom has a lovely warming smell which is friendly to digestion.

20 min 12 servings 86 kcal

86 kcal

Calories

2 g

Protein

5.5 g

Carbs

7 g

Fat

Ingredients

•80g Soft Pitted Dates (approx 6-7)
•100g Walnuts (70g Ground, 30g Chopped)
•3 Tbsp Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened)
•1 Tbsp Coconut Oil
•1/4 tsp Cardamom Powder
•1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
•Pinch Salt
•1-2 Tbsp Warm Water

Method

1
Soak dates in warm water for 10 mins. Drain and add 1-2 tbsps of water and blend into a thick smooth paste.
2
Dry roast walnuts on a low heat for 4-5 mins. Allow to cool. Add 70g into a food processor and pulse to make a coarse powder. Chop remaining 30g.
3
Add coconut oil to a pan on a low heat and melt. Add date paste and stir for 2 mins.
4
Remove from heat. Add cocoa, cardamom, vanilla extract, salt and ground walnuts and mix together to make a thick fudgy mixture.
5
Press into a lined and greased 6inch tray. Top with chopped walnuts and press into mixture. Place in the fridge to chill for 1hour