Grain Free Date Nut Bars
 
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Grain Free Date Nut Bars are a no bake snack made with mixed nuts, shredded coconut and cashew butter that are oil and sugar free. They're gluten free, grain free, Paleo and vegan. A creamy and nutritious snack!
Ingredients
  • 1 heaping cup unsalted cashew butter*
  • 1 cup of dates (pits removed) packed firmly
  • 1 cup reduced sugar craisins
  • ½ cup raw cashews**
  • ½ cup raw hazelnuts**
  • ½ cup raw walnuts**
  • 1 cup raw almonds**
  • ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut flakes
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
  1. To a food processor or blender, layer the nuts, dates and craisins then top with remaining ingredients.
  2. Process the mixture on high speed until ingredients are broken down and a sticky mixture forms.
  3. Add parchment paper to a 9x13 baking pan then transfer the mixture to the pan.
  4. Using the palm of your hands, press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of the pan until even.
  5. Place the pan in the refrigerator overnight to harden.
  6. The next day remove from the refrigerator and slice into 18 bars.
Notes
Makes 18 square bite sized bars, 200 calories each
*Any nut butter will work as a substitute
**Any combination of nuts will work as long as it is 2½ cups total
Total Fat: 13.6g, Saturated Fat: 2.7g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 88.5mg, Total Carbs: 17.9g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 10.9g, Protein: 4.4g
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 18 Calories: 214 Fat: 15g Saturated fat: 3g Unsaturated fat: 12g Carbohydrates: 19g Sugar: 11g Sodium: 36mg Fiber: 3g Protein: 5g
Recipe by Skinny Fitalicious® at https://skinnyfitalicious.com/?p=15362