Chocolate-Date-Nut-Bars

Alan Roettinger | Delicious Living

These crowd-pleasing, quick, and easy bars are packed with protein, antioxidants, fiber, and omega-3 fats. They travel well, so they’re perfect for school, backpacking, and just about any outdoor activity.
Gluten Free, Vegan


Ingredients

 

Directions

  1. Place dates in a food processor and pulse until well chopped. Add almonds and hazelnuts and pulse until chopped, but a few large pieces remain. Remove cover and make a circular trough in the mixture with the back of a small spoon.

  2. Place chocolate pieces in a small bowl over hot but not boiling water. Stir until melted. Carefully pour melted chocolate into prepared trough in date-nut mixture. Replace cover and pulse a few times, until just combined.

  3. Scrape mixture onto a cutting board and form a rough rectangle. Cut into eight equal pieces. Combine hemp and chia seeds on a small plate. Mold each of the cut pieces into evenly shaped bars, warming mixture with your hands. Press bars gently into seeds to coat. Place on a small tray, cover with plastic, and refrigerate for about an hour, or until very firm. Once firm, bars may be individually wrapped and kept at room temperature.

PER SERVING: 297 cal
14g fat (7g mono, 3g poly, 4g sat)
0mg chol
6g protein
39g carb
6g fiber
0mg sodium

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