Ingredients
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2 cups pitted Medjool dates, roughly chopped
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2 cups raw cashews
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1 cup raw or roasted unsalted almonds
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¾ cup high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder (such as Guittard Cocoa Rouge)
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½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
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2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
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1 tablespoon cold espresso, or more as needed (or water)
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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½ pinch cayenne pepper
Directions
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Place dates, cashews, almonds, cocoa powder, shredded coconut, coconut oil, cold espresso, vanilla, salt, and cayenne in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse on and off to start, then process for about 1 minute. Check to ensure mixture is sticky and moist enough to come together. Add more coffee if needed. Continue to process until mixture becomes a chunky mass.
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Line a baking pan with plastic wrap. Scoop mixture into pan. Press down with a spatula until mixture is even. Place a layer of plastic wrap on the surface and smooth again with your hands. Refrigerate until cold and firm, 2 to 3 hours.
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Remove from the pan and unwrap. Cut into 12 bars.
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Chef's Notes
Try your hardest to find Medjool dates, but if you can't find them, any dried date should work, as long as it's soft and sticky enough. If the ones you're using seem too hard and dry, simply soak them in water until they soften up a bit.
You can cut the bars into larger or smaller pieces if you'd like.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
343 | Calories |
22g | Fat |
36g | Carbs |
8g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 343 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 22g | 28% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 36% |
Sodium 230mg | 10% |
Total Carbohydrate 36g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber 7g | 25% |
Total Sugars 21g | |
Protein 8g | 16% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 59mg | 5% |
Iron 3mg | 17% |
Potassium 515mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.