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Chocolate Maca Hazelnut Date Squares in pan

Chocolate Maca Hazelnut Date Squares

Mark Malinsky
Calling all Nutella lovers! These 6-ingredient, no-bake squares hit the spot without any of the guilt. They're packed with healthy fat and protein, naturally sweetened with dates and come together in less than 30-minutes.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup pitted medjool dates (~7-8 dates)
  • 1 cup dry roasted and unsalted hazelnuts
  • 3 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 Tbsp cacao powder
  • 1 Tbsp cashew butter
  • 1 scoop of Epic Protein : Chocolate Maca
DIRECTIONS
  1. Soak dates for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Add all the ingredients to a food processor.
  3. Mix until hazelnuts are finely chopped and mixture forms together.
  4. Line a 8X10 baking pan with parchment paper.
  5. Firmly press mixture into the bottom of the baking pan. Make sure it is distributed evenly for consistent thickness.
  6. Freeze for 15 minutes, slice and enjoy!
NOTES
Store in the refrigerator or freezer! The perfect treat or smoothie topper.

Chocolate Maca Hazelnut Date Squares
Chocolate Maca Hazelnut Date Squares
Chocolate Maca Hazelnut Date Squares

ABOUT THE CHEF

This is a guest recipe from Danielle Bear (@cacaoforcoconuts_). Danielle is a food lover on a mission to fuel her body and mind through a healthy lifestyle. She’s inspired by the beauty in everything, especially pretty food and hopes to create nourishing recipes that everyone can appreciate and enjoy.