Date and Tahini Slice

• wholemeal self-rising flour↗1 cup
• shredded coconut↗1 1⁄4 cups
• dates↗250 g
• ground ginger↗1 1⁄2 tablespoons
• eggs↗3
• brown sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• tahini↗3⁄4 cup
• butter↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 160°C.

2. 2

   Brush a 17 x 26cm (base measurement) lamington pan with melted butter to lightly grease.

3. 3

   Combine wholemeal flour, 1 cup of the coconut, dates and ginger in a large bowl.

4. 4

   Beat the eggs and sugar in a medium bowl until light and fluffy.

5. 5

   Gradually add the tahini and beat until just combined.

6. 6

   Pour the tahini mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined.

7. 7

   Pour into prepared pan and smooth surface with the back of a spoon.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with remaining coconut.

9. 9

   Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

10. 10

    Remove from the oven and set aside for 15 minutes to cool.

11. 11

    Turn onto a board and cut into squares.