Snack

Apricot Chia bars is for Snack.

Apricot Chia bars takes several minutes to prepare.

Apricot Chia bars takes several minutes to cook.

Apricot Chia bars makes 20 servings.

The ingredients for Apricot Chia bars are:

1/3 cup of raw sesame seeds
2/3 cup of raw cashews
1/3 cup of chia seeds
2/3 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut
12 dates (about 1/2 cup)
25 dried apricots (about 1 cup)
1 tbsp of cacao butter
2 tsp of vanilla extract
4 tsp of orange zest ( grated orange peel)
1-2 tsp of orange juice
1/4 tsp of salt

Here is how you make Apricot Chia bars:

?In a food processor start by blending the chia seeds for 20 seconds or until they get somewhat powdery. ?Add all the rest of the ingredients except the coconut and blend until creamy (this will take several minutes) ?Add the coconut and hit the pulse button a few times to mix. ?Spread and flatten the dough on parchment paper to 1 inch thick. ?Refrigerate for 2 hours. ?Cut into bars or squaresServing Size: Makes ABOUT 20. 2x2 inch squares.Number of Servings: 20Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CARTONCM.

The nutritional information for Apricot Chia bars is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 20
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 113.7

• Total Fat: 7.1 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 31.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 10.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
• Protein: 2.3 g