Chocolate Figgy Bars

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Chocolate Figgy Bars are jam-packed with nuts and seeds and then topped with creamy chocolate for a quick and easy healthy snack or dessert.

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dairy-free, dessert, gluten-free, grain-free, snack

Servings: bars

Calories: 227.2kcal

The first step to making Chocolate Figgy Bars is to soak the dried figs in warm water until soft and plump, about 15 minutes. Soaking the figs will make sure they become smooth and creamy in the food processor. Next, drain the figs and pat with a paper towel to remove any excess water. Add them to a food processor along with the cashew butter. Process until smooth and almost caramel like.
Place the fig and cashew mixture into a large bowl. Add the sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, slivered almonds, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until well combined. Next, place the mixture into a parchment lined 8x8 baking pan and press out into a single layer. Put the bars into the refrigerator while you make the chocolate topping.
Put the chocolate chips and the coconut oil in a small bowl and melt together either over a double boiler on the stovetop or in the microwave. Once melted, remove the bars from the fridge and spread the melted chocolate overtop. Put the bars back into the fridge for a minimum of one hour.
Once the bars have hardened, remove them from the fridge and cut them into 8-12 squares. Enjoy!