Name: Coconutty Almond Bars
Prep time: 15 minutes
Yield: 9 servings
Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups raw almonds, chopped; 1 cup agave nectar; 2/3 cup coconut oil, melted; 4 cups rolled oats; 1 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut; 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped (or other dried fruit of choice); 3 to 4 oz. unsweetened dark chocolate, melted

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Coconutty Almond Bars

Recipe by Sharon Moore, Savory Spice—Oklahoma City, OK customer

Healthy Cooking

When you taste this raw, low-sugar, vegan treat, you'll wonder how something so delicious can be so good for you. These make a great dessert but can also pass for a morning or afternoon energy snack.

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Serves 9 servings

Prep Time 15 minutes

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Ingredients

2 3/4 cups raw almonds, chopped 1 cup agave nectar 2/3 cup coconut oil, melted 2 tsp. Madagascar Pure Vanilla

1 tsp. Mayan Sea Salt

4 cups rolled oats 1 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped (or other dried fruit of choice) 3 to 4 oz. unsweetened dark chocolate, melted

1/8 to 1/4 tsp. Ghost Pepper Salt

Directions

Step 1 Line a 9x9-inch pan with wax paper.

Step 2 In a blender or food processor, combine 2 cups of the almonds with agave, coconut oil, vanilla extract and salt. Blend until smooth.

Step 3 In a separate bowl, combine the oats with 3/4 cup of the shredded coconut, half of the remaining chopped almonds and apricots (or other dried fruit).

Step 4 Stir almond-agave mixture into the dry ingredients. Spread mixture into prepared pan.

Step 5 Cover top with another piece of wax paper and mixture press evenly into pan. Remove wax paper and spread or drizzle melted chocolate evenly over the top.

Step 6 Sprinkle with remaining shredded coconut and chopped almonds. Lightly dust with Ghost Pepper Salt (if using).

Step 7 Let set at room temperature overnight uncovered. Slice into bars and serve. Store, sealed, in an airtight container.