Instructions

1. Add dates, 1 ¼ cup of mixed nuts to the blender until chunky or finely chop with a knife.
2. Add in the unsweetened shredded coconut, chia seeds, cocoa powder, water, and vanilla extract. Blend or finely chop again before adding in the remaining ¼ cup of nuts and dried cranberries. Blend or chop again.
3. Add and press the mixture down into loaf pan lined with parchment paper
4. Melt chocolate and pour evenly over the bars. Garnish with mixed nuts and dried cranberries. Place in the freezer for 30-60 minutes. Once ready to serve, sprinkle with Kosher sea salt and enjoy!

• Dates provide energy and are nutritious with several B6 vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants
  • B6 vitamins are needed to breakdown carbohydrates for energy
  • Fiber keeps you full longer, plays a role in our immune system and digestive health
  • Antioxidants helps during endurance training and keep your immune system strong
• Nuts and seeds are a great source of protein, fiber, healthy fats, vitamin E, iron, and magnesium
  • Protein helps your muscles recover after exercise as well as from injury
  • Healthy fats are important during exercising for long periods and help lower inflammation
  • Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects our cells from damage and is important for our immune system
  • Magnesium helps with muscle movement, bone health, and helps regulate blood pressure
  • Iron is important to get oxygen throughout the body (to muscles and lungs) and plays a key role in your metabolism
• Chia seeds contain heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids, fiber, calcium, zinc
  • Omega-3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory
  • Calcium is needed to keep your bones strong helps muscles contract
  • Zinc is important for injury recovery, brain function and immune support
• Dried cranberries are high in fiber, vitamin B, and antioxidant content
  • Antioxidants are anti-inflammatory and help you recover faster from workouts or injuries