Coconut Matcha Energy Bars

Makes 8 bars

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups dates pitted + roughly chopped

• 1/2 cup almonds

• 1/2 cup cashews

• 1/4 cup hemp seeds

• 1 tsp vanilla bean or pure vanilla extract

• 1 tbsp matcha powder + additional for sprinkling

• 2 tbsp cacao nibs unsweetened

• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes 

Directions

1. Combine dates, almonds, cashews, hemp seeds, vanilla, + 2 tsp matcha powder in food processor and pulse until well-combined. Mixture should stick together like a dough when pressed. If mixture is falling a part, add a few more dates and process again until combined.

2. Add cacao nibs and pulse just enough for cacao to be dispersed throughout.

3. Line a small baking dish with parchment paper (so bars are easier to remove later) and add bars to dish. Use hands or the back of a spoon to press the mixture down until it is compact and smooth. Sprinkle coconut and additional matcha on top and press down with back of spoon.

4. Place dish in freezer for at least 30 minutes.

5. Remove bars from dish by pulling out parchment paper. Cut into bars + store in fridge for up to 1 week. 

Recipe from The Grateful Grazer