Cocoa Almond Energy Bars

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Line the baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.

   Cookware: parchment paper, Square Baking Pan

2. Step 2

   Add the almonds and rolled oats to the food processor. Pulse until they form a coarse meal with a few small pieces remaining.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 180.0 gr Almond, 100.0 gr Rolled Oat

   Cookware: food processor

3. Step 3

   Add the dates and process until the mixture resembles moist, sticky crumbs.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 300.0 gr Date

   Cookware: food processor

4. Step 4

   Add the cocoa powder and salt, then pulse until evenly distributed.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 30.0 gr Cocoa Powder, 1.0 gr Salt

   Cookware: food processor

5. Step 5

   Add the almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Process until the mixture clumps together when pressed.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 120.0 gr Almond Butter, 45.0 ml Maple Syrup, 5.0 ml Vanilla Extract

   Cookware: food processor

6. Step 6

   Transfer the mixture to the lined pan and press it into a firm, even layer with the spatula.

   Timer: 5 min (fixed)

   Cookware: spatula, Square Baking Pan

7. Step 7

   Refrigerate at 4°C or colder until firm.

   Timer: 60 min (fixed)

   Cookware: refrigerator, Square Baking Pan

8. Step 8

   Lift the slab from the pan using the parchment overhang, place it on a cutting board, and cut it into 12 bars.

   Timer: 5 min (fixed)

   Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, parchment paper