Cocoa Avocado Energy Bars
- Vegetarian
- Fall
- Winter
- Dessert
120
Minutes
8
Ingredients
16
Servings
Step 1
Brush an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with vegetable oil and line with parchment paper, leaving a 3-inch overhang. Lightly brush the paper with oil.
Step 2
Process the dates and cocoa powder in the bowl of a food processor until mixture is finely chopped and sticky.
Step 3
Add the almonds and process until well mixed. Add the avocado, coconut, chia seeds and honey. Pulse until mixture is well combined.
Step 4
Add sunflower seeds and pulse a few times just to incorporate them. Press mixture into prepared pan and refrigerate until firm and chilled, at least 2 hours.
Step 5
Cut into 16 bars, wrap in parchment paper and tie with twine, if desired. Store bars in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup almonds, toasted and slivered
- 1 avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
- ½ cup coconut, shredded
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup raw shelled sunflower seeds