Get creative this Passover with some vegan, gluten-free and kosher-for-Passover fruit and nut bars! Dense and chewy, they’re similar to Lara bars. They’re packed with dates, which are full of natural sugar and potassium. The combination of nuts, dried fruit and coconut will be sure to keep your “hanger” at bay. If you’re like me, snacks like these come in handy as a mid-morning snack–breakfast only gets you so far.
While browsing for recipes, I noticed a simple formula: 1.5 to 2 cups of dried fruit to every 1 cup of nuts. Most recipes call for medjool dates as a significant part of that dried fruit ratio, due to their plump and gooey sticking power. I discovered that prunes and sun-dried figs work just as well. You can add up to another half cup of optional ingredients, like spices, chia seeds, cocoa powder, or shaved coconut for flavor and texture. And the best thing is, if the “dough” isn’t sticking, you can always add more dates.
Using these basic rules, I came up with a few recipes that I think you’ll enjoy!
Note: this recipe calls for a food processor.
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