Chocolate Orange Raw Fruit and Nut Bars

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This is a simple recipe based loosely on the 'Cocoa Orange' Nakd Bar. These bars are great as there is no added sugar, they are suitable for vegans and are completely unprocessed. You need very little equipment and these are packed full of nutrients and a little sweetness, perfect for elevenses or your coffee break at work.

The nuts provide fibre, protein and Vitamin E (almonds).
Dates give the bar fibre and sweetness, without any added sugar.
Cocoa powder gives the bar the chocolatey flavour. For a healthier option, you can opt for cacao powder or nibs.
Chia seeds are jam packed with nutrients, such as omega-3 fatty acids, fibre, protein, antioxidants etc.
The orange juice adds the orange flavour without using artificial flavouring and gives you a vitamin C boost.

I opted to add some desiccated coconut for a light coconut taste and some extra texture. But you can mix up the recipe depending on your preferences. E.g. Dried apricots or raisins instead of dates, cashews or walnuts instead of almonds, oats or seeds instead of desiccated coconut, use your favourite protein powder - The possibilities are endless, but you need equal amounts of the 'wet' (e.g. dried fruit) and 'dry' (e.g. nuts, seeds, powder, etc) ingredients.

Ingredients: This will make approximately 5-6 bars
50 almonds
70g dried dates (approximately 10)
20g desiccated coconut
1tbsp cocoa powder
1tsp chia seeds
Orange juice

You will also need: A food processor, scales, a flat tray or plate

1. Weigh out all your ingredients.
2. Chop up the nuts into smaller pieces and then set aside.
3. Chop up the dates into smaller pieces.
4. Add the rest of the ingredients.
5. Mix!
6. Spoon out and flatten onto a flat tray or plate.
7. Cut into bars. You could also make snacksize balls.
8. Refrigerate for a few hours to allow to set.
9. EAT!

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