Yield: 4 bars
MATCHA LEMON BARS
Easy energy bars to make at home with matcha, lemon and coconut powder. It is raw and nutritious, great before, after workout or for sweet cravings.
Ingredients
- ½ cup cashew nuts
- ½ cup macadamia nuts, (or cashew nuts)
- 10-14 dates, pitted *, 10 Medjool dates or 12-14 Shukari dates
- ½ cup dried coconut (small desiccated flakes, shredded or powder), (and extra for topping) - all natural, unsweetened
- ½ lemon or lime, freshly squeezed
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1-2 tsp matcha powder, (and extra for topping)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a medium/small mixer or a food processor and mix until well combined for 1-2 minutes. Sometimes you have to stop to scrap the sides down and to mix again.
- Place the dough* in a baking pan (15x15cm) lined with parchment paper and using another parchment paper on top, press the mixture firmly using a small rolling pin or the bottom of a jar.
- The bars have a thickness of approx. ½ cm (or more, depending of the size of your baking pan). Using a sieve, dust the top of the bars with extra matcha powder and sprinkle with some extra zest and coconut powder or flakes.
- Cover the dough and place it in the fridge for at least 2-4 hours to set.
- Cut the bars lengthwise and eat them whenever needed. They last in the fridge in a covered box for 1 to 2 weeks (or in the freezer for even longer).
Notes
* If your dates are too dry, soak them upfront in some water. Then remove water and give them a good squeeze before mixing in a powerful food-processor.
* If the whole dough seems to be too dry, you can always add 1 Tbsp of water and mix again. If too wet, add extra coconut.
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