Ingredients (makes 6 satisfying good bars)
- 1 1/4 cup pitted dates (about 10 -11 dates)
- 1 cup combined almonds and peanuts
- 3 T hemp seeds
- 3 T unsweetened coconut flakes
- a pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, blend the almonds and peanuts until they are chopped. Add the coconut and process again. Nuts should be finely chopped. Pour the nut mixture into a small bowl. Add hemp seeds and salt and set aside.
- Add the dates to the food processor and process until they start to smooth out and form a paste. Add the chopped nut mixture and and continue blending until evenly combined. It should look similar to a fresh batch of cookie dough.
- To form the bars, take a large sheet of plastic wrap (or parchment paper) and lay it flat on the counter. Pour the dough mixture out onto the plastic wrap, form it into a ball using your hands, then fold the sides of the cling wrap over the dough so it is covered.
- Begin to flatten it out using your hands or a rolling pin, shaping the edges to form a rectangle or square about 1/2" inch thick. Then slice into bars.
- Wrap and refrigerate to keep them their freshest.
(Gratefully adapted from Jennifer at http://www.ediblesoundbites.com/home/?currentPage=2)
