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Cinna-brain Bars

Dr. Heather Finley
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Snack
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup raw, unfiltered honey
  • 1/2 cup natural almond butter
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup raw pecan halves
  • 3/4 cup raw walnuts
  • 1/2 cup raw almonds
  • 5 large pitted dates soaked in warm water for 15 mins
  • 1/4 cup shredded, unsweetened coconut
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate pieces (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Place the honey, almond butter, oil, vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place the pecans, walnuts, almonds and dates in the food processor and process until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Add the coconut, pulse a few times to combine.
  • Remove the honey mixture from the stove, and stir in the nut mixture. Add the raisins, cranberries and dark chocolate, if desired.
  • Spoon the mixture into the baking dish, spreading it across the pan.
  • Use a large piece of parchment paper to press the mixture evenly across the pan. Pack tightly.
  • Remove the parchment paper and place the dish in the freezer for 2 hours.
  • Remove from the freezer and cut evenly into 12 rectangular bars. Store in the refrigerator.