A new blog calls for a new recipe

Well this online blogger world is taking up some decent hours in my day.  But I can't seem to withdraw my attention away from it - oh except when I'm caring for my 5, 3 and 9 month old but I tell you what, they are becoming independent quickly. Joking.

So to celebrate the launch of my website & blog I thought I'd put my baking skills to the test and create a healthy slice.  Truth be known I have a big appetite.  Not sure if it is because food is always on my mind, if you are a mum you'll know how you are continuously ticking off the daily food intake for each member of the family.  And growing kids ask for food all day long, which makes me think I'm hungry too.  

I've had my fair share of sweet treats over the years so for now I'm embracing the 'sugar alternative' phase.  This should see me keep my teeth for a few more years yet. 

I've been trialing all of my signature baking with healthier ingredients. And I will share these recipes with you. 

I'll be honest, not all of the 'trials' have been a success.  But this one I was quite happy with. It was inspired from the life changing bread recipe of Sarah Britton's @mynewroots. Once you have a good base recipe anything is possible.

For this you'll need:

1 and a half cups of water

3 tbs of coconut oil - melted

1tbs of organic maple syrup

1 and a half cups of quick oats

1/2 cup of flaxseed meal

1/4 cup of sesame seeds

4 tbs of psyllium husks

1 tsp of cinnamon

8 medjool dates - chopped 

Combine the first three ingredients then add the rest and mix until it forms a soft dough. Cover and allow to sit anywhere between 2-8 hours.  Overnight would be ideal so that the oats are easier digested and the phytic acid and any other anti nutrients are removed. 

Place into a slice tin lined with baking paper and cook in a moderate fan forced oven for approximately 45 minutes.

Enjoy with a cuppa - Rooibos is my favourite at the moment.

Jacinta x