optional: might need a few tablespoon almond meal if too sticky
Instructions
If you don’t have a super high-powered blender, soak the dates in very hot water, or microwave them for about 30 seconds to soften them.
Add the almonds to blender and blend until mostly crushed. Squeeze water from dates and add dates to blender. Blend, scraping down sides as necessary for several minutes.
Add cocoa powder and peppermint extra and continue blending and stirring until combined.
Add crushed pecan pieces to blender and just blend until mostly combined. I like to keep chunks of nuts in my bars.
Scrape from blender, and mix with hands or fork if necessary. If the dough is too sticky, add a few Tablespoons of almond meal.
For molded bites: You can go a head and stick these in individual molds. Makes about 18 1-Tablespoon bites. Molded Chocolate Peppermint Fruit & Nut Bites
For bars, place on a large piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Using your hands or a rolling pin, flatten the dough or shape into a rectangle, then place in fridge or freezer overnight or until firm. Slice into bars and store individually in plastic wrap or saran wrap in fridge or freezer. Makes about 6 bars.