Name: Dark Chocolate Crunch Energy Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw cashews; 1/3 cup raw sunflower seeds; 1/2 cup raw almonds; 1 1/2 tablespoons raw cacao nibs; 3 tablespoons raw cacao powder; 1/2 cup dates (pitted (about 5 large Medjool dates)*); 1/2 cup dried apricots; 1 oz 70% dark chocolate (melted)

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5 from 3 votes

These Chocolate Crunch Energy Bars are a great snack to take on the road with you and I know your family with love them. Gluten-free, Paleo Vegan.

rows of paleo dark chocolate granola crunch bar squares cooling on a wire rack — *Dark Chocolate Crunch Bars • Paleo, grain-free, gluten-free, soy-free, no sugar or sweetener added*

Why does something so simple to make have to be filled with so many chemicals and processed ingredients when packaged and sold in stores?

I know there are a lot of brands now making granola and energy bars without all the harmful, processed ingredients and they are readily available in almost all health food stores. But why pay top dollar if you can make your own at home in less than 10 minutes and save money and be 100% sure of what you are consuming?

I suggest you go to the bulk section of the supermarket and get a handful of ingredients to make these delicious, healthy treats. All you'll need is a blender or a food processor to mix the ingredients.

These crunchy, chocolaty energy bars are the perfect snack to take on the road with you and I know your family with love them. I hope you enjoy them and again please feel free to post any comments or feedback you may have.

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5 from 3 votes

Recipe by Adriana Harlan

Servings :20

Prep Time :15 mins

Ingredients

▢ ½ cup raw cashews
▢ ⅓ cup raw sunflower seeds
▢ ½ cup raw almonds
▢ 1 ½ tablespoons raw cacao nibs
▢ 3 tablespoons raw cacao powder
▢ ½ cup dates, pitted (about 5 large Medjool dates)*
▢ ½ cup dried apricots
▢ 1 oz 70% dark chocolate, melted

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Instructions

In a food processor or blender pulse the cashews and sunflower seeds until roughly chopped.
In a large bowl, combine the chopped cashews and sunflower seeds with a ¼ cup of almonds (reserve remaining ¼ cup), cacao nibs and cacao powder. Set aside.
In a food processor or blender, pulse the dates and apricots until a creamy paste forms. Add the dates/apricot paste to the bowl with the nuts.
Using your hands, mix all ingredients together until combined. Your mixture should be crumbly, yet hold together. If not holding together, pulse a few more dates in your food processor until creamy and add to the mixture to achieve the right consistency.
Line a 4x8-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and press the mixture in the bottom of the pan. Depending how thick you want your bars, you may only spread the mixture across half (½) of the pan like I did here.
Press the remaining ¼ cup of almonds firmly on top and chill in freezer for about 30 minutes.
Cut into 1-inch squares and drizzle top with melted chocolate.

Notes

*If needed, you can soften your dates and apricots by soaking them in water for an hour before processing them in your blender or food processor. Discard the water before processing.

Recipe yields approximately 20 1-inch squares.

Store in an airtight container in your pantry or fridge.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 87.2kcalCarbohydrates: 8.4gProtein: 2.4gFat: 5.6gSaturated Fat: 1.3gFiber: 1.8gSugar: 5gNet Carbs: 6.6g

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