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Mesquite Almond Superfood Slice

A delicious slice full of flavor and nutrients - perfect for balancing blood sugars and sustaining energy levels. Using the malty caramel taste of mesquite and naturally sweetened with dates - it's the perfect delicious snack.

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Refined Sugar Free, Treat, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 10
Author Wellness with Taryn

Ingredients

  • 200 g Dates - pitted
  • 1/3 Cup Boiling water - added to dates to soften
  • 1 Cup Almonds - raw unsalted
  • 1 Scoop Pea Protein Powder - vanilla flavor
  • 2 TBS Mesquite Powder - Organic
  • Pinch of Salt

Instructions

  1. Put the dates into a glass bowl and add the boiling water. Leave aside and let the dates soften - use a fork to press them down to submerge them in the hot water.

  2. Add the almonds to your food processor and blend until quite fine - about 4-5 seconds.

  3. Add the protein powder, mesquite powder and salt and blend to combine.

  4. Drain the dates from the boiling water, and add to the almond mixture.

  5. Blend until all ingredients are combined.

  6. Press the mixture down into a lined rectangular dish. Even out the mixture and press down firmly.

  7. Please in the freezer overnight to set.

  8. Remove from tray, slice into slices and enjoy.

  9. Keep in the freezer in an airtight container.

Recipe Notes

Use Organic wherever possible - This recipe requires overnight setting in the freezer