Coconut Fruit & Nut Bars

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Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: Servings: 8 Source:

Ingredients

¾ cup chopped pitted dates

3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted

½ cup sliced or slivered almonds

½ cup raw cashews

⅛ teaspoon salt

Directions

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Soak dates in hot water to cover in a medium bowl for 10 minutes. Drain.

Meanwhile, line a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving extra hanging over 2 sides. Lightly coat with cooking spray.

Process the soaked dates, coconut, almonds, cashews and salt in a food processor until very finely chopped. Spread the mixture evenly and firmly in the prepared pan. Refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour.

Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the loaf and place it on a cutting board. Cut into 8 bars.

Notes

To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

155 calories; 10.3 g total fat; 4.2 g saturated fat; 38 mg sodium. 187 mg potassium; 15.4 g carbohydrates; 2.2 g fiber; 10 g sugar; 3.4 g protein; 2 IU vitamin a iu; 7 mcg folate; 26 mg calcium; 1 mg iron; 45 mg magnesium