Roasted Almond & Date Squares – Vegan & Gluten Free

These Roasted Almond Date Squares are a chewy, sweet and salty delight. No baking required! This recipe is also both vegan and gluten free AND peanut free which is great for back to school lunches.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Chill 1

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 128kcal

Author Sharon Rhodes

Ingredients

3/4 cup roasted almonds
1 cup Medjool dates about 10-12 dates, pitted
1 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
1/4 cup hemp seeds
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

In a food processor, pulse the roasted almonds until they are broken down into small chunks. Add the dates, shredded coconut, hemp seeds and vanilla and blend until it starts to stick together a bit. Don't over blend though! You still want a chunky texture
Line a 9x9 dish with parchment paper and transfer the mixture from the food processor and with your fingers, press it down really well. Place the dish in the freezer.
Meanwhile, In a small pot over medium low heat, melt together the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil
Take the dish from the freezer and drizzle the chocolate over the top. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour before cutting into bars
Store covered in the fridge or freezer

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