Minty Chocolate Dessert Bars

Minty Chocolate Dessert Bars

Ingredients:

• 2 cups pecans or other allowable nut
• 1 2/3 cups dates
• 1/4 tsp. salt, divided
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 4 avocados, divided
• 1 cup cocoa powder, divided
• 1/2 cup agave nectar
• 1/4 tsp. + 1/8 tsp. mint extract (optional)

Directions:

1. In a large food processor, combine nuts, dates, 1/8 tsp. salt, vanilla, and one avocado (peeled and pitted), and 1/2 cup cocoa powder.
2. Pulse until well combined and there are no longer big pieces of dates or nuts.
3. Pat into an 8×8 pan.  Use wet hands if necessary.  Place in freezer.
4. Wipe out food processor with a paper towel.
5. Peel and pit the remaining 3 avocados.  Place in food processor.
6. Place the remaining 1/8 tsp. salt, 1/2 cup cocoa powder and agave nectar in the food processor.
7. Pulse until well combined. 
8. If using mint extract, add mint and pulse for another 30-60 seconds.
9. Remove pan from freezer. 
10. Spread the chocolate mint mixture over the base.
11. Freeze for 3 hours.
12. Cut bars into squares and place in freezer safe container.  Store in freezer.