Chocolate Nut Bar

Cocoa layer:




1/2    cup walnuts
1/2    cup almonds
1/2    cup macadamia nuts
1       cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4    cup sesame seeds

1/3    cup date syrup  

2       tablespoons coconut butter
Stevia powder to taste (optional)

• Mix all the ingredients in a food processor until mixture is smooth.

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Seed layer is also mostly grainless granola :

1/2   cup walnuts

1/2   cup cashews

1/3   cup coconut flakes

1/4   cup pumpkin seeds

1/4   cup sunflower seeds

2      tablespoons date or coconut syrup or honey

1/2   cup plus 1 tablespoon coconut milk

Zest of 1 lemon or orange

• Mix together walnuts, cashews, coconut flakes, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds in a food processor bowl. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 

• Transfer to a glass container with a tight lid.  Add coconut milk, syrup ( or honey ) and lemon zest to the container and incorporate well.  Cover and soak over night in the refrigerator.

• Line an 8x8 inches glass container with a lid with plastic wrap. 

• Spread cocoa layer at the bottom; carefully spread the seed layer on top of the cocoa layer. Place in the freezer for several hours. Use the plastic wrap to un mold.

• Cut into desired sizes.

Tip: decorate the top with coconut flakes and cocoa nibs.