Energy bites - chocolate

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Energy Choc Bars - no nuts! - makes 12 bars.

230g pitted dates 
125g mixed seeds (sunflower/pumpkin)
75g oats
40g desiccated coconut - or 1/2 cup
2 tablespoons Cocoa powder 

Top with:
150g dark chocolate
1 tablespoon coconut oil

Step 1:Line 2 (2lb) loaf tins with parchment liners or paper. Or line an 8 inch square tin.

Step 2: To make the bars: Add the dates to a bowl and cover with boiling water to soften. Then discard the water.

Meanwhile blend the oats, seeds, coconut, cocoa powder in a blender. Blend it fine or leave it coarse for more texture if you prefer.

Add the drained dates to the blender.

Blend until it looks like a thick paste. If it looks dry add a dash of hot water and blend again.

Step 3: Divide between two loaf tins. Push down. 
Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in the microwave or in a bowl over simmering water. Then divide between the loaf tins. 

Set in the fridge for 1 hour then cut into bars. 
Make them bite size if you like!

Keep in the fridge for 1 week.Or freeze for 3 months

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