Hazelnut Chocolate squares

Ingredients: 
2 cups hazelnuts
1 cup pitted dates
1/2 cup raw cocoa powder
1/4 cup maple syrup

Method:
Pulse the hazelnuts in a food processor until finely ground into a flour. Add in the dates, cocoa powder, and maple syrup and process until it forms into a thick dough that sticks together. 

Lay the dough out between two sheets of parchment paper and roll to about 3/4-inch thickness. With a sharp knife, cut the dough into either 8 or 10 equal sized rectangles. 

If there’s excess dough you can form it into a ball, roll it out, and cut again.

Ingredients for the Frosting:
1 medium avocado
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup raw cocoa powder
Crushed hazelnuts for garnish

Method:
Make the frosting by blending together the maple syrup, cocoa powder, and the meat from the avocado until it’s uniform in color and texture. Taste it and adjust the sweetness if need be. Spread about 2 tablespoons of frosting over half of the cakes. Layer with another slice and spread an equal amount of frosting on top of that piece. Garnish with crushed hazelnuts.

Makes 5 2×3 inch frosted double squares.

Recipe by The Wannabe Chef.

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