Tropical Energy Bars
Energize with a tropical vacation for your tastebuds. The blend of mango, pineapple, coconut, and Medjool dates is beyond paradise.
Ingredients
- 15 Medjool dates, pits removed
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut (coconut shavings, chips or shredded coconut will work)
- 1/2 cup dried mango, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried pineapple, chopped
Preparation
Place all ingredients except for 1/2 cup of the coconut into a large food processor
Pulse ingredients a few times, stirring if the dates begin to clump together
Process until ingredients begin to form a large ball of “dough” (Stir if necessary but continue to process until thick dough forms)
Line an 8×8 baking dish with plastic wrap
Sprinkle remaining coconut onto plastic wrap
Press large ball of dough into dish, shaping it into a large square
Cover and chill for an hour or overnight
Cut into squares, flip over and enjoy
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where to buy*While Medjool dates are high in natural sugars, they are low on the glycemic index thanks to a balanced amount of soluble fiber. The complex carbohydrates found in Medjool dates are digested at a slower rate, making them a source of dietary fiber and releasing energy to the body over a longer period of time.