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Apricot and Chocolate Bars

These no-bake apricot and chocolate bars are a healthy and satisfying treat made with wholesome ingredients like mixed nuts, dried apricots, and cocoa powder. Perfect for meal prep or a quick snack.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 170
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bar Base
  • 150 grams mixed nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, walnuts), roughly chopped
  • 150 grams ready-to-eat dried apricots, quartered
  • 200 grams soft pitted dates, quartered
  • 50 grams coconut oil
  • 3 tablespoons pure cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons mixed seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, sesame, flax)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a 20cm (8-inch) square cake tin with cling film, leaving plenty of overhang on all sides.
  2. Add the mixed nuts to the food processor and pulse until finely chopped but not ground to powder. Transfer the chopped nuts to a bowl and set aside.
  3. Blend the quartered apricots and dates in the food processor until they form a thick, sticky paste.
  4. Return the chopped nuts to the food processor along with the fruit paste, coconut oil, cocoa powder, and mixed seeds. Blend until the mixture is cohesive.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly over the lined tin, pressing it down firmly to create a smooth surface. Cover with the excess cling film.
  6. Place the tin in the freezer for 30-60 minutes, or until the mixture is completely solid.
  7. Remove from the freezer, unwrap, and cut into 16 even squares. Store in a lidded container in the refrigerator.

Notes

These bars keep beautifully in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. They improve with time as the flavors meld together. Consider cutting into smaller pieces for portion-controlled snacks.