Ingredients:

1/2 c. Raw Almonds

1 c. Raw Walnuts

1 c. Dried Dates (pits removed)

2-3 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder (unsweetened, to taste)

1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract

1/4-1/2 c. Chocolate Chips

*Note: fruit is not to be tightly packed in measuring cup.

Instructions:

Grind almonds and walnuts in a food processor until finely ground, but have not turned into nut butter. Add dates, then process until mixture becomes cookie-dough consistency. This will take a while, and as tempting as it is, do not add water to the mixture. Sprinkle the cocoa powder and vanilla extract evenly, then process for a few more seconds until it is completely incorporated. Add more to taste.

Turn off the processor, remove the dough, and knead in the chocolate ships by hand or with a spoon. Pack the dough into a small lightly oiled container, and place in the fridge. Or, you can mold it by hand, wrap it in plastic wrap, and place it in the fridge.

After about 1-2 hrs, you can remove it from the fridge and cut it into small bars. You can also dust the bars with tapioca starch/flour so that they do not stick.