Ingredients
1 and a half cups of pecans, almonds or walnuts (or mix all three!)
2 x 3 oz dark chocolate bars (I use 88% Endangered Species Bars)
2 tsp espresso (decaf or regular, your choice) finely ground, or, use 1/4 prepared espresso and omit the water that is included later
10 – 12 dates, pits removed
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon chocolate protein powder (your choice of type)
2 tablespoons almond or peanut butter
10 drops of Stevia or 1/4 tsp powdered Stevia
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons water, more may be necessary if the mixture is too dry
Directions:
-In a food processor, blend the nuts, chocolate, protein powder, espresso and peanut butter until finely chopped.
-Add dates and process until well blended.
– Add in vanilla, water, Stevia and honey, blend.
– When the mixture is completely blended, scrape out into an 8×8 glass baking dish that you can freeze in.
– Freeze for 2 hours.
-Cut into bars and serve. Store in freezer.
