Chocolate Turmeric Chewy Bars
 
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Curb cravings and inflammation with these satisfying chocolate turmeric bars! So simple to make, nutritious, and decadent!
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Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 12 bars
Ingredients
  • 12 soft medjool dates, pits removed
  • 3 T. cacao powder
  • ¼ tsp. vanilla powder (or extract)
  • ½ tsp. turmeric powder, plus more for dusting if desired
  • Pinch black pepper
  • 1 T. Chia seeds
  • 3 T. almond flour
  • ¼ cup vegan dark chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. In a food processor, combine all ingredients except chocolate chips until a dough ball forms. The mixture will start off crumbly, but just keep pulsing -- it'll get there!
  2. Transfer dough to a small lined dish. I used a 5x7 casserole dish, but you could even just roll it out on a flat piece of parchment paper if you don't have a small dish. The dough should be about ¼-1/3 inch thick.
  3. In the microwave or using a double boiler, melt the chocolate chips. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the top of the dough and transfer to the fridge to set, about one hour.
  4. Remove from fridge and lightly sprinkle with turmeric powder. Spread turmeric around using a dry finger or cloth. Cut into small bars and keep in an air-tight container up to two weeks.
Notes
If you don't have almond flour, you can make your own by grinding almonds in a spice grinder or coffee grinder.

You can store these in the fridge for a chewier treat, or on the kitchen counter for a softer chocolate topping.
Recipe by Daily Dose of Greens at https://dailydoseofgreens.com/2017/08/28/chocolate-turmeric-chewy-bars/