No Bake Lentil Energy Bars

• 1 cup brown lentils cooked or canned, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup dates pitted
• 1 cup almond butter or peanut butter, natural, unsalted
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons dried cranberries unsweetened
• 3 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips vegan or dairy-free if desired
• 3 tablespoons chia seeds
• 3 tablespoons coconut chips

1. Add the lentils and dates to a food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Add the nut butter, coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon and salt and mix until combined.
3. Add half of the toppings and mix until just combined.
4. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and pour in the energy bar mixture. Distribute it evenly with a spatula.
5. Sprinkle the remaining toppings over the bars. Cover with another layer of parchment paper and press down to make sure the toppings stick.
6. Place the bars in the fridge for at least 20 minutes. Slice into 32 bars (8x4 bars) and store in the fridge. Try not to eat them all in one sitting!

brown lentils, dates, almond butter, coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, cranberries, semisweet chocolate chips vegan, chia seeds, coconut chips

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/No-Bake-Lentil-Energy-Bars-1512181 (may not work)