Raw Bites Recipe

Cut out candy and still satiate your sweet tooth with these raw dried fruit bars. Not only is it healthy, but vegan and gluten-free, too.

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30 SERVINGS

Ingredients

  • 140g/1 cup skin-on almonds
  • 120g/1 cup raisins
  • 275g/2 cups dates, stoned
  • 50g/1 3/4 oz coconut oil
  • 50g/1/2 cup cacao powder
  • 50ml/scant 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla powder or natural vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 100g/3 1/2 oz desiccated/shredded coconut, to coat

Directions

  • Grind the almonds to a powder in a food processor.
  • Add all the ingredients except the coconut to a food processor and process to a smooth paste.
  • Remove from the processor and form into small squares by hand. You should get about 30 bars.
  • Roll in the desiccated coconut to serve. They will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.
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I have experimented a lot with making candy bars from dried fruit and have loved raw bars for years. This is my naturally vegan, gluten-free recipe that makes a great, healthy snack.

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