Coconut Almond Bar

I can promise you that you children will love this. My kids are hooked and so am I to be honest. These are healthy nutrition bars that actually taste nice. You kids can take it to school, you could make it for birthday parties. Don't misunderstand me, this is highly nutritious and delicious to people of all ages.  I make these and take them to work. It is a wonder source of protein.

Here are the ingredients for the bottom layer:

2 tablespoon     TIANA Organic raw virgin coconut oil (award winning fyi)
1 cup                Almonds, soaked 24-48 hours and dehydrated 20 hours
2                     Pitted medjool dates
3 tablespoons    Raw Carob Power

Here are the ingredient for the top layer:

0.5 cup             Macadamia nuts
0.5 cup             Raisins (optional)
0.5 cup             Pine nuts
1 tablespoon     Unsweetened shredded dried coconut
2 tablespoons    RAW Agave Nectar
 
And now for the method:

1. Place the almonds in a food processor fitted with the S blade and well process. Gradually add the dried coconut, dates, carob powder and coconut oil and process until well blended. Press into 8 x 8-inch dish.

2. Combine the macadamia nuts, pine nuts and coconut in a food processor fitted with S blade, and pulse until chunky.  Transfer to a large bowl and add  agave nectar. Stir until the nuts and raisins are coated evenly with agave nectar. Lightly press the nut and fruit mixture into the bottom layer. 

3. Refrigerate for 3 hours before serving.