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Minty Chocolate Dessert Bars

• 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)

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 8x8 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.