Choconut Bars
These make the perfect mid-morning/afternoon snack and are super easy to make. They are rich in protein, fibre, Vitamin E and healthy fats for brain, hormones and the immune system. They are low in refined sugar due to the natural sweetness from the dates.
Equipment
- Blender
- Bowl
- Spatula
- Knife
Ingredients
- 200 g raw almonds
- 100 g 85% dark chocolate
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 4 tbsp Medjool dates
- 3 tbsp desiccated coconut
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- 4 tbsp almond butter
- 4 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Put the almonds and chocolate in a blender and pulse until the ingredients have been mixed and moderately ground (leave some larger chunks to add texture).
- Place the mixture in a bowl along with the desiccated coconut and cacao powder.
- Next, blend the dates, coconut oil, almond butter and sea salt until smooth and add this wet mixture to the dry mixture combining well.
- Press the mixture into a 7-inch square tin lined with baking paper and leave to set in the fridge for a couple of hours before cutting into squares and serving.
- Top with a little more desiccated coconut.