No-Bake Fruit And Nut Bars
15m prep 0s cook 15m ready
Twelve 2 × 2 ¾-inch bars These “energy” bars are easy to make. Vary the flavor to your taste by substituting ½ cup dried cherries or raisins for an equal amount of the dates, using different kinds of nuts, adding spices, toasted coconut, or even chopped dark chocolate.
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.
- 1½ cups raw or roasted almonds, cashews, walnuts, or hazelnuts
- 2 cups packed moist dried dates, pitted and coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- (½ cup cacao nibs)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper so the parchment extends over 2 sides. Pulse in a food processor until very finely ground: 1½ cups raw or roasted almonds, cashews, walnuts, or hazelnuts
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Step 2.
Add: 2 cups packed moist dried dates, pitted and coarsely chopped; ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; (½ cup cacao nibs); ¼ teaspoon salt
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Step 3.
Process until the mixture comes together and everything is finely ground. The mixture should be pasty enough to hold together when pressed into a ball. If it is too dry, add a tablespoon of water at a time until it comes together. Press it evenly into the prepared pan. Cut into bars and store in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Alternatively, you may roll the mixture into balls.
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