Preheat oven to 350F
Soak ½ cup pitted dates in hot water for 15 minutes, then drain
Blend the dates with 1 can (540ml) rinsed and drained chickpeas, ½ cup tahini, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth
Fold in chocolate chips and spread evenly in a parchment lined loaf pan
Top with more chocolate chips and bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 350F
Let cool for at least 15 minutes to firm up before slicing
