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No-Bake Cacao Hazelnut Bliss Bars

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  • Author: Mia
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 bars
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These No-Bake Cacao Hazelnut Bliss Bars are a delicious and nutritious treat perfect for those craving something sweet and satisfying without the need for baking. Packed with rich cacao, crunchy hazelnuts, and natural sweeteners, these bars are as wholesome as they are indulgent. Whether you need a quick snack or a post-workout treat, these bars are the ideal option.

Ingredients

1 cup raw hazelnuts

1 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup cacao powder

1/4 cup maple syrup or honey

1/4 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of sea salt

2 tablespoons water (optional, for consistency)

Instructions

  1. Place the raw hazelnuts in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, being careful not to over-process into a paste.
  2. Add the rolled oats, cacao powder, maple syrup (or honey), almond butter, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the processor. Pulse again until everything is well combined into a dough-like consistency.
  3. If the mixture is too dry, add a tablespoon of water at a time to help bring it together.
  4. Line a small baking pan with parchment paper and press the mixture evenly into the pan. Use a spatula to smooth it out.
  5. Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours to set. Once firm, cut into squares or rectangles.
  6. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  1. For nut alternatives: Swap hazelnuts for almonds, walnuts, or cashews for a different flavor profile.
  2. For sweetener alternatives: Use agave syrup, date syrup, or coconut nectar in place of maple syrup or honey.
  3. Add-ins: Add dried fruits like cranberries, raisins, or goji berries, or mix in chia seeds or flax seeds for extra nutrients.
  4. Storage: Store these bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze them for up to 2 months.
  5. These bars can be made without a food processor by finely chopping the hazelnuts and mixing the ingredients by hand.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://homecooksimple.com/no-bake-cacao-hazelnut-bliss-bars/