Going Raw: 5th Day!
 
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Recipe type: raw, dessert, breakfast, energy bars
Serves: 8 bars
Ingredients
  • 12 medjool dates, pitted
  • ½ cup raw almonds (see note above)
  • ½ cup raw hazelnuts
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • ¼-1/2 tsp. salt
  • sea salt and cocoa nibs for sprinkling on top
  • ¼ cup raw cacao powder
  • ¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • ¼ cup unsweetened dessicated coconut
Instructions
  1. In a food processor, pulse the dates until well chopped and once they begin to form a ball.
  2. Add in the almonds and hazelnuts and pulse until finely chopped with some larger pieces remaining.
  3. Add the chia seeds, coconut, salt and cacao powder and process until well combined.
  4. Scrape mixture into medium bowl and, with damp hands, press into a ball.
  5. Turn ball out onto a piece of parchment paper, cover with a second piece of parchment, and press into a rough rectangle shape, about 1" thick.
  6. Remove top piece of parchment and cut into 8 equal-sized pieces. Mold each bar into uniform shape. Sprinkle with sea salt, pumpkin seeds and cocoa nibs. Press the nubs and seeds into the bar if necessary.
  7. Wrap with a rectangle of parchment and tape or tie to seal.
Recipe by The Novice Housewife at https://novicehousewife.com/2012/10/13/going-raw-5th-day/