Fuel your body with these delicious but guilt free Vegan Chocolate Gingersnap Bars. All the flavor and decadence of the holidays without refined sugar, gluten or dairy! Hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds, and pecans combine with dates, coconut oil, and cacao powder for the perfect healthy bar.
In a small bowl mix together spices and salt. Set aside.
Add coconut oil, cacao, and pitted dates to food processor bowl and blend until dates are smooth, about 1 minute.
Now add nuts, seeds, and spice mix and pulse until well mixed but retains texture! (The chunky pieces are great!)
Pour bar mixture into lined 8X8 dish and use fingertips to press firmly to ¾ inch thick. Sprinkle the top with extra nuts and seeds if desired.
Place bars in the freezer for an hour, cut into squares and enjoy! Store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
When making this recipe, I substituted Cacao Powder for Cocoa Powder and it worked great!Please note:The recipe instructions vary slightly from the directions in the recipe book.