Raw chocolate, coconut and seed energy bars

Recipes / Child

These healthy energy bars are the perfect midday pick-me-up.

Recipe «Raw chocolate, coconut and seed energy bars» presented in category Recipes / Child, to prepare this dish you will need no more minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author sheff would need: 35g shredded coconut, 50g raw unsalted cashew nuts, 30g cacao powder, 1 tbsp sunflower seeds, 2 tbsp pepitas , 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 50g craisins, 70g dried figs, stem removed , 250g fresh dates, pitted.

Ingredients:

  • 35g shredded coconut 
  • 50g raw unsalted cashew nuts 
  • 30g cacao powder 
  • 1 tbsp sunflower seeds 
  • 2 tbsp pepitas 
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 
  • 50g craisins 
  • 70g dried figs, stem removed 
  • 250g fresh dates, pitted 

Instructions

  1. Place coconut, cashews, cacao powder, sunflower seeds, pepitas and cinnamon in a food processor and process until all ingredients are finely chopped.
  2. Add the craisins and figs and process again until well combined. With the motor running, start adding the dates a few at a time, until all the dates are added and mixture starts to come together. Use clean hands to bring together completely, adding 1-2 teaspoons cold water if necessary.
  3. Press mixture evenly into a 19cm square (base measurement) baking tin, smoothing the surface with the back of a metal spoon. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.