Raw Chocolate Energy Bars

Ingredients:

• 20 pitted dates (chopped)
• ¼ c almonds
• 1 vanilla bean (scrapped)
• 2 tbsp. dark chocolate chips
• Dash of salt
• 2 tbsp. natural almond butter
• 2 tbsp. unflavored or chocolate protein powder
• 2 tbsp. unsweetened shredded coconut
• ¼ c water

Instructions:

1. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or plastic wrap.
2. In a food processor combine all ingredients.
3. On high, process for 20 seconds.
4. Remove from food processor and press into loaf pan (tip: use another loaf pan on top, and press down to get an even distribution).
5. Put into the fridge for an hour.
6. Cut into 6 bars.
7. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.

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