Toasted Cashew Cookie Larabars

Servings: Larabar-sized bars

Calories: 207kcal

1 cup (about 12) pitted dates (I use Medjool dates found at Whole Foods or Costco)
1 cup raw cashews
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp coconut oil

Soak the dates in warm water for about 10 minutes if they're feeling dry. (Optional. You could always just add a Tbsp of water to the mixture at the end if needed.)
On the stovetop, toast the cashews in a pan over medium heat. Move them around constantly so they don't burn, but look lightly browned.
Place the dates in a food processor, and pulse until smooth.
Add the cashews, cinnamon, and coconut oil, and pulse until the cashews are in small pieces.
Transfer the mixture to a plastic bag, and refrigerate for 20 minutes or more to firm it up.
Remove from the fridge and shape them as you'd like (slice into bars, roll into bites, etc.).

*Makes 6 Larabar-sized bars.