Gingerbread bites

• pitted dates↗330g g
• vanilla extract↗2 tsp tsp
• ground almonds↗80g g

  plus extra if needed

• cinnamon↗½ tsp tsp

  ½ tsp

• ground ginger↗½ tsp tsp

  ½ tsp

• flaked almonds↗80g g
• pecans↗80g g

  roughly chopped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Blend the dates and vanilla extract using a food processor or stick blender with 2 tbsp water. Add the ground almonds and spices and pulse until combined. You may need to add extra ground almonds, 1 tsp at a time, to firm them up.

2. 2

   Fold through the flaked almonds and pecans. Empty onto a greased baking tray and press until flat and even. Chill in the fridge until set.

3. 3

   Turn out onto a chopping board and cut into bite-sized pieces.