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Chocolate Avocado Energy Bars

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Chocolate Avocado Energy Bars

Nutrition Facts

Chocolate Avocado Energy Bars

CaloriesCalories

150 Per Serving

ProteinProtein

4g Per Serving

FiberFiber

5g Per Serving
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Calories 150
Total Fat 9.0 g
Saturated Fat 2.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 10 mg
Total Carbohydrate 17 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugars 11 g
Protein 4 g

Dietary Exchanges
1 fruit, 1/2 lean meat, 1 1/2 fat

Ingredients

Servings   16   Serving Size   1 bar

  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • 1 cup toasted, slivered almonds
  • 1 fresh avocado (halved, pitted, peeled)
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup raw, shelled sunflower seeds

Directions

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  1. Line an 8-inch x 8-inch baking pan with foil leaving a 2-inch overhang. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Process dates, almonds and avocado in a food processor until mixture is finely chopped and sticky.
  3. Add coconut, chia seeds and cocoa powder and pulse until mixture is well combined.
  4. Stir in sunflower seeds.
  5. Press mixture into prepared pan and refrigerate until firm and chilled, at least 2 hours.
  6. Cut into 16 bars.
 

Nutrition Facts

Chocolate Avocado Energy Bars

CaloriesCalories

150 Per Serving

ProteinProtein

4g Per Serving

FiberFiber

5g Per Serving
×
Calories 150
Total Fat 9.0 g
Saturated Fat 2.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 10 mg
Total Carbohydrate 17 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugars 11 g
Protein 4 g

Dietary Exchanges
1 fruit, 1/2 lean meat, 1 1/2 fat

Ingredients

Servings   16   Serving Size   1 bar

  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • 1 cup toasted, slivered almonds
  • 1 fresh avocado (halved, pitted, peeled)
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup raw, shelled sunflower seeds

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. Line an 8-inch x 8-inch baking pan with foil leaving a 2-inch overhang. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Process dates, almonds and avocado in a food processor until mixture is finely chopped and sticky.
  3. Add coconut, chia seeds and cocoa powder and pulse until mixture is well combined.
  4. Stir in sunflower seeds.
  5. Press mixture into prepared pan and refrigerate until firm and chilled, at least 2 hours.
  6. Cut into 16 bars.
 

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