image and recipe from here
I tried these bars and they are soooo good. I could really use these during the day when I need a little boost and don't want to satisfy myself with a simple sugary carb. I feel so much better when I am eating healthfully!
1-1/2 c. pitted dates
1/3 c. raw unsweetened cocoa or cocoa powder
1/3 c. whole chia seeds
1/2 t. vanilla
1 c. raw almonds
1/4 c. shredded coconut, optional
Place dates in bowl of food processor; puree until thick paste forms. Add cocoa powder, chia seeds, and vanilla. Pulse until all ingredients are combined. Add almonds; pulse until nuts are finely chopped adn well distributed through date mixture.
Line a 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper (leave tabs sticking out). Sprinkle with the 1/4 cup coconut spread the chocolate almond mixture into pan and press down very firmly and evenly. cover and chill for at least an hour. carefully remove from pan (this is where the parchment paper tabs come in handy). Carefully cut into 1 inch squares- this can easily crumble and you don’t want to handle it much. Store in refrigerator.
by Cheryl, Barbara's daughter
1 comment:
These look amazing! I will have to get some chia seeds and try them.
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