About Me

Starting a blog was essential for me. I have been eating Paleo for over 2 years now! In addition to experimenting daily with new recipes, I am an interior designer and own a HUGE consignment store in Kalamazoo, MI. I am also an avid gardener and treasure hunter. Did I mention I love a great bargain?! A piece of furniture that needs a coat of paint, or a found object that screams to be repurposed. "Reuse, repurpose and recycle" is not just a cliche, it is a way of life! I have searched for a word that encompasses MY life. Maybe it has not yet been created. Maybe this blog will help me find it.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Yummy Chocolate Walnut Date Bars!


This is a great base recipe.  I am planning to experiment with ingredients to make a variety of desserts from the basics of this recipe.  I think toasted pecans, macadamias, 70% cocoa chips, or carrots will all be great!  Anyway, the recipe is below and the "base recipe" is in green.  Follow the entire recipe for the date bars and use the "base recipe" to experiment with other ingredients.

1-1/2 c almond flour
1/4 t sea salt
1/4 t baking soda
3 eggs
1/4 c grapeseed oil
1/4 c agave nectar
1 T vanilla
1 c chopped walnuts
1 c pitted and chopped dates
Chunks of 70% cocoa bar

Combine dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another.  Fold in nuts and dates.  Pour into 8 x 8 greased baking dish.  Bake for 28 minutes at 350, or until knife comes out clean.  Add chunks of chocolate on top while bars are still hot.

TIPS:

T = Tablespoon
t = teaspoon
c = cup

These are best served warm when the chocolate is melty and yummy!  Or, leave off the chocolate and serve for breakfast.

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