Soften 6-8 medjool dates in warm water, then discard the water. Place all of your ingredients (silken tofu, softened dates, 2-3 tbsp of salted peanut butter, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tbsp maple syrup if desired, and 1 tsp essence) in a food processor. Blend on high for 1 minute. Scrape the sides down of the bowl and blend for another minute. You can enjoy right away or save in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
