Lets make some Nakd bars

If you've read my blog "Nakd bars ROCK!", you'll understand why I love Nakd bars.

So one day, I thought, "Hey, why don't I try make my own Nakd bars?". And try, I did.

Now, be warned, you require a strong blender to do this. Like... the Incredible Hulk strong!

Don't make the mistake I did, and use a "crappy little hand-blender", and consequently break that "crappy little hand-blender", and then have to explain to your Mother why she can't make soup anymore. Sorry Mam.

But really, this is such an easy recipe, you just need the proper equipment - which would mean a food processor that actually works with all food-types.

The recipe below will make a bar that mimics Nakd's cashew cookie bar. I haven't yet attempted the flavoured varieties.

All you need to make about 10 bars is:

>Dates(stone-removed) 200g

Holland and Barrett has the least expensive dates. You can even get them pre-chopped.

>Cashews 200g

I would get these in Aldi for the cheapest option, at about €2/200g bag.

>A strong food-blender. NOT a hand-blender.

>A small, square baking tin

I don't know sizes because I generally just go with the flow.

>Some clingfilm

The blender featured in this picture sadly did not make it out alive. But look what it sacrificed itself for... these beautiful, delicious and healthy bars.

Step by step:

1. Place the cashew nuts into a food processor and blend until mostly broken up.

2.Add the dates and blend again until the mixture begins to fold in on itself. This will take about a minute. Open up the food processor and check the mixture. It should hold it's shape when pressed between your thumb and finger.

3.Once the mixture is ready, firmly and tightly pack it into a cling-film-lined lunch box or baking tray with the back of a spoon.

4. Place the container into the fridge and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight before cutting. Once the mixture has chilled, cut into bars and wrap individually in clingfilm.

Storing: You can store in the fridge for a more chewy treat, or the cupboard for something a little softer. They'll keep for a week this way.

If you'd like to make them in bulk, you can freeze them, where they'll keep for up to three months (individually wrapped).

Tips: I found that the dates I bought were very dry, so I added just a tablespoon of warm water to make it easier to blend them up.

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