Delight your taste buds with a simple and flavorful recipe!
Cocoa Date Delight, my preferred date and cocoa cake, wins hearts with its blend of flavors and healthful ingredients. Featuring 250g of succulent dates, a tablespoon of cocoa and 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseeds, this cake transforms into a genuine delight that supports your well-being. It serves not only as a delightful dessert but also as an ideal pre-workout or exercise snack for your yoga, pilates or fitness routine.
Packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals from dates, this cake provides the energy boost you need during your activities. Cocoa contributes to enhanced heart health due to its richness in flavonoids, all while triggering the release of endorphins to uplift your mood. Meanwhile, flaxseeds add a reliable source of omega-3 fatty acids that contribute to the health of your heart and brain, fostering muscle endurance.
This recipe isn’t just delicious; it’s tailored to fit a healthy lifestyle. Oat milk, coconut oil and spelt flour make it body-friendly. Quick and straightforward to prepare, it serves as a speedy snack to fuel you before your workout. Pair it with a warm cup of tea for perfection and consider it an excellent option for children’s meals, delivering essential nutrients in a delectable manner.
Indulge in the pleasure of straightforward preparation and savor the delightful taste that makes Cocoa Date Delight an irresistible treat for all tastes and lifestyles.
Recipe for a delicious and nutritious date cake
Ingredients:
- 250g dates
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
- 300ml oat or other plant-based milk
- 200ml coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon molasses sugar
- 1 tablespoon cocoa
- 200g spelt white flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, combine dates and milk, cooking for 5 minutes until dates soften. Blend with a hand blender or food processor and let it cool to lukewarm.
- Add melted coconut oil and all other ingredients, then mix well.
- Coat the baking mold with coconut oil, lightly dust with flour and pour the mixture into it.
- Bake for around 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
- Once done, remove the cake from the mold and let it cool before cutting.
Enjoy your meal!
