Categories: Cookie Bars- Fruit Bars- Brownies

Ingredients

• 2 cups raw almonds
• 1 cup agave nectar
• 2/3 cup coconut oil, melted
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 4 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, divided
• 3/4 cup chopped almonds, divided
• 1/2 cup dried apricots ( or dried fruit of your choice), chopped
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions

1. Line a 9×9 inch pan with wax paper.

2. In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine 2 cups raw almonds, agave, melted coconut oil, vanilla and salt. Blend until smooth.

3. In a separate bowl, combine oats, 3/4 cup shredded coconut, half of the chopped almonds, apricots or dried fruit of your choice, and chia seeds. Stir agave mixture into dry ingredients. Remove remaining almonds, shredded coconut and dark chocolate chops for topping.

4. Spread mixture into pan. Cover top with wax paper and press evenly to compact; remove wax paper. Melt chocolate chips in microwave, stirring every 30 seconds. Spread melted chocolate evenly over top of bars. Sprinkle with remaining shredded coconut and chopped almonds. Let sit at room temperature overnight uncovered.

5. makes 25 bars

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