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Better Than Lara Bars

These bars are my take on Lara Bars, but amped up to be a real Paleo treat or just a good snack for on the go for anyone and everyone. High in healthy fats and full of flavour!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 bars
Calories: 289
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup medjool dates pitted and packed
  • ¾ cup dried figs black mission or calimyrna, packed
  • ¼ cup raw cocoa powder
  • ½ cup coconut chips roasted*
  • 1 cup hazelnut meal or ground raw hazelnuts
  • ½ cup nut butter cashew, sunflower, walnut, almond, etc.**
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil or if you are really looking for a treat, use bacon fat
  • ½ tsp sea salt optional
  • up to 2 Tbsp water optional, depends on how dry your dried fruit is

Method
 

  1. Place the dates and figs in a food processor and blend until a paste is formed (about two minutes).
  2. Remove the paste from the food processor and place into a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and stir with a fork. You will be essentially mashing it all together.
  3. Add the water if you think the dough seems too thick.
  4. Place the dough in an 8 x 8 pan And press it down to a level thickness (try using a flat kitchen implement to help with this, or the back of a spoon or just your hands).
  5. Cover and place in refrigerator. Cool for 2-4 hours. Cut into 10-12 bars. Wrap and enjoy!
  6. These keep for about a week in the fridge, but good luck keeping them around that long.

Notes

*Pour chips on pan and roast at 350°F for 3-5 minutes (turn pan if needed).
**To make your own nut butters, just add 1 cup of nuts to a food processor and blend for 8-10 minutes. You may need to add oil to get the consistency you need. Add a tablespoon at a time of a good quality nut oil like macadamia until you get it right.