Monday, January 10, 2011

Date Choc Bar (Power Bar Alternative)

Again thanks to Jocelyn for this recipe, who is attempting the Albany to Perth Youth Focus bike ride this year and so needs lots of energy quick!  These are useful to have in your back pocket when doing strenuous training.

500 dates or other dried fruit eg apricots, prunes - soaked in hot water for 10 minutes, then drained
100g almonds
25g cocoa powder
2tbsp honey

Pre heat oven to 170C
Place almonds in TM bowl and mill for 7 seconds on speed 8. Set aside
Place dates in TM bowl and chop for 2-5 seconds on speed 6
Add almonds, cocoa and honey and mix for 5 seconds on speed 5. Scrape down sides of bowl and mix for further 3 seconds on speed 5.
Spread out on baking tray lined with baking paper and cook for 20 minutes.  Allow to cool on tray and place in fridge for at least one hour.
Cut into 12 bars and keep in fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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