Dark Chocolate Matcha Date Bars
A very healthy alternative to any type of store bought energy bar that has just the right amount of sweet flavor!
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 9 oz Pitted Dates (about 1⅔ cups)
- ⅓ cup Cocoa Powder
- 4 oz Almonds (about 2/3 cup)
- 2 tbsp Matcha Powder
- 2 tbsp Coconut Butter or Coconut Oil
- ⅓ cup Coconut Flakes
- 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
Instructions
- If using whole almonds, chop or pulse in food processor until they’re just little bits and pieces. Alternatively, use slivered almonds if you like.
- Combine all ingredients in food processor and blitz until completely combined. Your dough may form a ball, or it may form several clumps, depending on your food processor. Once all the ingredients are totally worked into one another (about 2 minutes), turn off food processor.
- Place the contents of your food processor onto a piece of parchment paper and form into a lump. Using hands press the dough into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
- Wrap in saran or parchment paper and chill on a flat surface in your refrigerator at least 2 hours before cutting.
- Cut into desired size of bars (or use a cookie cutter for fun shapes!). Lightly dust with a bit more matcha powder. To store, place parchment paper between bars to keep from sticking and keep in the fridge.