I made three different batches in about 1/2 an hour, that's how easy this recipe is. The picture to the side is of my version of chocolate, apple/cinnamon and cherry.
This recipe is the easiest one I have ever come across. I found it in VegNews Magazine (August, 2011).
2 C. raw cashews
2 C. pitted dates
Place cashews into food processor and mix until well ground. Add dates and process until the mixture starts to form a large mass. Flavor the bars according to preference and process once more (see below for mix-ins).
Line an 8 x 12 baking dish with foil or parchment paper and press them down firmly so that you will have uniform thickness. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes until firm.
Cut into 12 bars and serve. If not eating right away you can store them individually in the fridge or freezer.
For custome mix-ins:
Lemon or Lime
Add 2 Tbs of lemon or lime juice and 1Tbs lemon or lime zest to the mixture after incorporating the dates and pulse a few times.
Cherry blossom
Add 1/2 C. cherries to the mixture when the dates are added.
Fancy Apple
Add 1/3 C. dried apple rings and 2 tsp. cinnamon to the mixture when the dates are added.
Chocolate Explosion
Add 2 Tbs. cocoa powder and 1/2 C. cacao nibs to the bars after incorporating the dates and pulse a few times.
A variations of chocolate that I came up with, and my kids loved, was:
Add 1 C. vegan chocolate chips with the cashews, mix and then add the dates and process.
All of these are supper easy, delicious and much healthier than store bought varieties. The best part is, you never had to turn on the oven!
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