Tropical Energy Bars

Ingredients

• 15 dates, pits removed
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut (coconut shavings, chips or shredded coconut will work)
• 1/2 cup dried mango, chopped
• 1/2 cup dried pineapple, chopped
• Makes 9 large squares

Directions

1. Place all ingredients except for 1/2 cup of the coconut into a large food processor
2. Pulse ingredients a few times, stirring if the dates begin to clump together
3. Process until ingredients begin to form a large ball of �dough� (Stir if necessary but continue to process until thick dough forms)
4. Line an 8�8 baking dish with plastic wrap
5. Sprinkle remaining coconut onto plastic wrap
6. Press large ball of dough into dish, shaping it into a large square
7. Cover and chill for an hour or overnight
8. Cut into squares, flip over and enjoy