Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup roasted unsalted cashews 
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 2 cups whole pitted dates (moist ones work best)  

Instruction

  • Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper so that the paper hangs over the edges. Set aside.
  • Fit a food processor with a metal blade. Add the cashews to the processor and pulse until they are uniformly finely chopped (think fresh bread crumb texture.) Add the chocolate chips and coconut and pulse again until the chocolate chips are also finely chopped and the ingredients are combined. Pour the nut mixture into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Add half of the dates to the food processor and process until a paste forms and clumps together. Add the remaining dates and repeat. 
  • Next, add half of the nut mixture to the food processor with the dates and pulse until combined. Add the other half of the nut mixture and process until the mixture is incorporated and sticks together. If you find that the mixture is having trouble breaking down, add one tablespoon of water at a time until the mixture adheres together but isn't too sticky.
  • When all of the ingredients have been processed, wet your hands or use a moistened spatula and press the mixture as evenly as possible over the bottom of the pan. Freeze for at least 20 minutes before cutting into bars.
  • To slice: Use the excess parchment paper like a sling to transfer the firm bars from the pan to a large cutting board. Slice into 8 large bars or 16 smaller squares.