Peanut Choc Bites

These are a simple to make sweet treat as an alternative to some well-known peanut and chocolate-based brands, but without any nasty additives or refined sugar. Perfect for a quick energy boost before exercise, they do still contain sugar but from dried dates, and peanuts of course are calorific, so try to resist not eating them all in one sitting. Keep them in the fridge in an airtight container and they should last for a good week.

Ingredients
250g dried dates, pitted
200g unsalted roasted peanuts
100g peanut butter
200g dark chocolate (I use 80% proof but your choice. Use dairy-free if you want this to be vegan)) 
1 tbsp coconut oil (purely optional)

1 - Use a 20cm square brownie tin or similar and line with baking paper or a double layer of clingfilm.
2 - Put the dates and peanuts into a food processor and blitz for 40-60 seconds (you may need to pulse it).
3 - Add the peanut butter and pulse until combined. Pour out onto the lined brownie tin and using the back of a spoon, ladle or palette knife, press down until even and smooth.
4 - Place a heatproof bowl over a pan with a little water in (make sure the bowl doesn't touch the bottom of the pan or the water). Break up the chocolate and add to the bowl along with the optional coconut oil. Bring to a simmer and gently stir until melted.
5 - Pour over the peanut and date mixture. At this stage, you can be creative and sprinkle on a little sea salt, crushed nuts, dried fruit or a combination of them. I've kept it simple with a little sea salt.
6 - Put into the fridge to cool completely and when the chocolate is set, you can cut it up into little bite-sized pieces and keep in the fridge in an airtight container.