Grain-Free Apricot Almond Bars

• Author:Flora & Vino 

• Prep Time:15 mins

• Total Time:15 mins

• Yield:8-16 bars

DESCRIPTION

5-ingredient no-bake apricot almond bars that are grain-free, gluten-free, vegan, and naturally sweetened with dried apricots. Perfect for meal prep snacks!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cup Fruit Bliss Organic Turkish Apricots(2 packages)
• 1/2 cup raw cashews
• 1/2 cup pepitas
• 1 cup raw almonds
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare an 8 X 8 baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Add apricots, cashews, pepitas, coconut, and HALF the almonds to a high speed blender and pulse until well combined, scraping down the sides as needed to recombine.
3. Once you have a thick sticky paste, add in the remaining 1/2 cup of almond and pulse until just slightly broken.
4. Press mixture into the baking dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars.
5. Serve immediately.
6. Store leftover bars in the fridge or freezer.

NOTES

*Bars soften at room temp– keep frozen or refrigerated for best results

• Category:Snack
• Cuisine:Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Grain-Free

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