Date & Nut Slice

I don't know about you, but in my house come 3pm on a weekday when the kids roll through the door, shoes kicked off and sent flying across the hallway, bags flung from shoulders to come to rest with contents spewing onto the floor, this is when it starts.
"Muuuum I'm hunnnggrryyy"
There is no "Hello Mum, did you have a nice day?" 
No! just the chorus of the hungry masses, well maybe not the masses but certainly two very hungry primary school kids!
Here is a great recipe of mine that is sure to please the kids, make sure you grab a piece too, lovely with a coffee for morning tea!



Perfect for lunch boxes too!


1 cup dates
1/2 cup dried figs
1 cup water
1 cup your favourite nuts, we used pecan and walnut.
1 cup oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup plain flour
150g chopped butter


In a pot over low heat simmer the figs, dates and the water until they have absorbed the water (10 mins)


In a food processor add all dry ingredients except the butter  and process until it resemblems a rough crumb, now add the chopped butter and process for a few minutes longer, remove from the processor and set aside now put the date mixture into the processor and pulse  until it becomes a paste. Add the date paste to the flour mix and combine, spread into a tin and cook on 170c for 15-20 mins.