Vegan Paleo Chocolate Espresso Power Bars

• Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups pecans, lightly toasted
• ¼ cup cacao powder
• 2 teaspoons organic decaf espresso, finely ground
• 10 large medjool dates, pits removed
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 10 drops stevia
• 1 tablespoon agave nectar or honey

Instructions:

1. Blend pecans, cacao and espresso in food processor until finely ground
2. Add pitted dates and process until blended into dry ingredients
3. Process in vanilla, stevia and agave until well combined
4. Press mixture into an 8 x 8 inch baking dish, add a little water if your batter is crumbly when handling
5. Freeze for 2 hours, then cut into squares

Recipe inspired by this Cookbook!