Chocolate Mairibars (gluten Free Energy Bar)

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 lb pitted dates (about 2 1/2 cups)
• 1 cup water
• 2/3 cup cocoa powder
• 2 cups almond meal
• 2 cups unsweetened dried shredded coconut
• 2 cups nuts, chopped (pecans, walnuts)

Recipe

• 1 put dates in a saucepan, add water and boil until the water is absorbed and the dates are soft.
• 2 remove from heat and smooth the mixture with a wooden spoon until you have a soft, thick paste.
• 3 place mixture in a large mixing bowl.
• 4 add cocoa powder and mix thoroughly with dates.
• 5 add ground almonds and stir into paste.
• 6 add coconut and chopped nuts.
• 7 knead these last two ingredients into the mixture either by hand or use a bread hook.
• 8 when thoroughly mixed transfer to a 8â€? x 13â€? pan; smooth mixture out and cover it.
• 9 place in the refrigerator and let it set for an hour before cutting into squares.