Blend dates in a food processor or blender until smooth.

Add oats, cacao, and chilli flakes (minus the almonds) and blend again.

Add the banana and blend until the mixture forms a ball. If it's too dry, add more banana. If it's too wet, add more oats.

Form the dough into a rectangle on parchment paper.

Sprinkle half of the almonds on top and pat them into the dough to make them stick.

Carefully turn the rectangle upside down and sprinkle the remaining almonds on the other side, patting them in.

Let the dough cool completely in the fridge before cutting into slices.

Serve with strawberries and basil, soy yogurt, or whipped coconut cream.