Banana date pudding

adapted from "The Raw Truth"

6 dates, seeded
1/2 cup filtered water
seeds from 1/2 of a split vanilla bean
6 ripe bananas, peeled and halved crosswise
chopped walnuts, for garnish

Soak the dates in the 1/2 cup of water for 1 hour, or until soft. In a food processor blend the dates and their soaking water and vanilla seeds until smooth. Add the bananas, blend until smooth, pour into serving dishes (serves 2 - 4) and refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until chilled. Serve with chopped walnuts sprinkled on top.

* this recipe is suitable for raw food diets *