Granola Date Bark

If the dates aren’t soft, soak them in boiling water for a few minutes and drain well before use. Slice the top of the dates (being careful not to cut through) to pit the medjool dates. On a tray lined with parchment paper, press down the dates into six rows of three, with the sticky side down, overlapping each date until you have a slab. Place another piece of parchment paper on top and use a chopping board or tray to flip it over so that the sticky side of the dates is up. Use a flat glass or rolling pin over the parchment paper to press down as you squash the dates into an even layer. Peel back the paper and top with nut butter, then sprinkle Oat Pantry Peanut Butter Granola.

Using a double boiler; a large saucepan with a few cm water lightly simmering on a low heat underneath a large glass bowl, snap up the chocolate and stir until half melted, then remove from the heat and continue to stir until the second half is melted. This technique will easily temper the chocolate without a sugar thermometer.

Drizzle the chocolate over the bark and then use a silicone spatula to delicately spread it evenly across. Pop it in the fridge to set for 30 minutes. Use a long hot knife to slice into pieces (washing with hot water and drying between each slice for a clean cut). Sprinkle it with flaky sea salt and enjoy.