CHOCOLATE SPREAD

MAKES 1 1/4 CUPS

HANDS-ON TIME 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 10 MINUTES

1 cup unsalted pepitas

1/2 cup Date Purée (recipe, page 85) 1/4 cup cocoa powder, sifted 1/4 cup plant-based milk alternative, divided (approx)

In food processor, pulse pepitas to fine powder. Add Date Purée, cocoa powder and 1/4 cup milk alternative; pulse until smooth (add more milk alternative, 1 tbsp at a time, to reach desired consistency, if necessary). (Make-ahead: Can be stored in airtight container and refrigerated for up to 1 week.)

PER 1 TBSP about 55 cal, 2 g pro, 3 g total fat

(1 g sat. fat), 5 g carb (1 g dietary fibre, 3 g sugar), 0 mg chol, 3 mg sodium, 0.7 mg iron.