Almond Pecan Bars

This is another variation of a treat from the maximized living cookbook. My family loves these are a pick-me-up snack or for dessert! You could also add protein powder, chia seed, or flax seed to boost nutrition and energy!

Bars:
½ cup raw almonds
½ cup raw pecans
¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
¼ cup almond butter
¼ cup coconut oil
½ tsp vanilla
5 drops stevia
Sea Salt-several grinds

1. Use a food processor to grind together the almond, pecans, sea salt, and coconut.
2. Add almond butter and process together more.
3. Melt coconut oil in a pan with vanilla and stevia...add this liquid to the nut mixture in the food processor and continue mixing together (it will be thick).
4. Make sure it is mixed well and place in lined muffin tins (or over wax paper in a 9 x 13 pan).
5. Refrigerate/Freeze while you make the topping.

Topping:
2 squares unsweetened baking chocolate
5-7 drops stevia
Cinnamon

6. Melt the chocolate together and add stevia and cinnamon.
7. Carefully spread chocolate topping onto the bars (or eat them plain if you do not prefer chocolate topping).
8. Refrigerate or freeze until served!