Cardamom

Spicy Power Bars

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September 24, 2010
4.5
4 Ratings
Spicy Power Bars
  • Serves 6-8
Author Notes

Here's a super nourishing, delicious gluten-free and vegan spicy power bar recipe for all you health nuts out there! http://www.elanaspantry.com/spicy-power-bars/ —elanaspantry

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup macadamia nuts
  • 1/2 cup dates
  • 1/2 cup tart dried cherries
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
  1. lace nuts, dates and cherries in a food processor, pulse until well ground
  2. Pulse in vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom and salt
  3. Remove mixture from food processor and press into an 8 by 8-inch baking dish
  4. Refrigerate overnight (6-8 hours)
  5. Cut into squares and serve
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Melanie R.
Melanie R. August 18, 2014
Goofy question here, are the macadamia nuts raw or roasted? These look amazing!
 
beachbum408
beachbum408 August 13, 2012
Wow! These are the best bars I have ever tasted! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
 
WCmom
WCmom March 8, 2012
OMG! These were to die for! I hid them from my family so I wouldn't have to share.
 
dailykale
dailykale May 12, 2011
This is great....takes the lara bar to a whole new level! Love that you use macadamia nuts and can't wait to make this.
 
AntoniaJames
AntoniaJames September 24, 2010
Looks delish! Kind of like a Lara Bar, but much more interesting. Thanks for sharing this! ;o)