Simply Scrumptious

We've all heard of Fig Rolls and we've probably all tried a fig roll at some point in our life, but now there's the Date Roll! A lovely sweet date centre encased with oats and wholewheat making it a healthy wholesome sweet snack. WHAT YOU WILL NEED Food processor Mixing bowl and spoon Measuring cups and spoons Grease proof paper Square baking tray (9"x 9")  INGREDIENTS  FOR THE BISCUIT 1 cup (100g) porridge oats ¾ cup (90g) wholemeal self-raising flour 1 medium egg 1½ tsp vanilla essence 3 tbsp (45ml) honey FOR THE FILLING 1 cup of dried dates ½ cup of boiling water METHOD  1. Cut the dates in half, place in a bowl and soak using the boiling water. Leave to soak until the water has cooled. 2. Once your dates have cooled, preheat your oven to 160ºc / 140ºfan / 325ºF, and line your square baking tray 3. Tip the dates and water into your food processor and blitz until you get a nearly smooth paste. Scoop y...