1 1/2 cups fresh, pitted, and roughly chopped Medjool dates
3/4 cup raw cashews
1/4 cup slivered, raw almonds
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Combine the dates, cashews, and almonds in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the “S” blade. Process for about 1 minute until all of the ingredients come together like a dough and are similar in size with no large chunks remaining. Add the cinnamon, salt, and vanilla then process to incorporate.
For Bars: Transfer the dough to a small sheet pan or plate lined with parchment paper and shape the dough with your hands into a rectangle. Slice the dough into bars and serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
For Bites: Scoop the mixture into tablespoon size portions and roll each one in the palm of your hand to form a sphere serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
For molded shapes: Fill silicone molds in the desired shape with tablespoon measures of the dough; pressing the dough into any corners. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to set then gently remove the shapes from the pan serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
