Raw, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Sugar-free Energy Bars with Chocolate, Cashews, Almonds and Dates

Are you scared of all of my weird recipes lately? I've spent lots of time in the kitchen experimenting this month and I can't help but share the recipes that are worth repeating. I'm posting them so I will remember, but also to help those of you who are on my little gluten-free, dairy-free bandwagon.

That's the kind of girl I am.  I'm a giver.

Ingredients

2 Cups (300g) Moist Medjool Dates, pitted and chopped
2 Cups (280g) Raw Cashew Nuts
½ Cup (60g) Raw Almond (without skin)
¾ Cup (75g) Cocoa Powder
A Pinch Of Sea Salt
½ Cup (40g) Unsweetened Shredded Coconut (I omitted - not a fan)
2 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
2 to 3 Tbsp Cold Water

Equipment: Food Processor
11 ½ x 4 ½ inches (29 x 12 cm) Loaf pan, lined with aluminum foil

Directions

Combine chopped dates, cashews, almonds, cocoa powder, and sea salt in a food processor. Pulse and process all the ingredients together until the texture is coarse. Then add the shredded coconut, a quick pulse, and add the vanilla extract, a little water at a time until it reaches a dry but moist dough consistency. Scrape the dough mixture into the lined pan, press evenly with a rubber spatula, and chill for about an hour before serving.