No-Bake Dark Chocolate Nut & Seed Bars
No-Bake Dark Chocolate Nut & Seed Bars
These delicious bars are a nourishing way to satisfy chocolate cravings. Nuts and seeds deliver protein, healthy fats and fibre to support energy, hormone and heart health, while antioxidant-rich dark chocolate helps reduce inflammation, support brain function and boost mood.
Servings
10
Prep time
Cook time
Recipe
Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups almond flour
- 1⁄2 cup walnuts
- 1⁄4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1⁄4 cup pepitas
- 1 cup dates, pitted & soaked in warm water for 15–20 mins, then drained
- 2 heaped tbsp almond butter or tahini
- 3⁄4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 heaped tbsp almond butter
- 1⁄3 cup hazelnuts or almonds, roughly chopped
Method
- Place the almond fl our, walnuts, sunfl ower seeds and pepitas in a food processor and pulse until fi nely chopped. Add the soaked dates and almond butter, then pulse again until the mixture comes together but still has some texture.
- Line a small baking dish or tray with baking paper. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the base of the dish.
- Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of gently simmering water or melt in short bursts in the microwave. Stir through almond butter until smooth. Pour the chocolate over the base and spread evenly.
- While the chocolate is still soft, sprinkle the hazelnuts over the top, pressing them in lightly so they stick.
- Refrigerate for 3 hrs before cutting.
- Lift the slice from the dish using the baking paper, then cut into bars or squares.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
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