Mint cocoa delights

These are my new favourite addiction.
A great healthy treat, similar to viscounts but clean :)

Ingredients:
Crust:
1 cup hazelnuts
1 cup dates, pitted
1 tbsp cocoa or cacao powder



Filling:
1 avocado, peeled/pitted
3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
3-4 tbsp maple syrup
1 banana or ½ cup applesauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp peppermint extract

Topping:

4 tbsp cocoa or cacao powder

4 tbsp coconut oil, melted

3 tbsp maple syrup

Directions:
Blend the crust ingredients until it comes together, don’t worry if it’s still a bit crumbly, and press into an 8×8 baking tin lined with parchment paper.



Blend the filling ingredients until smooth and spread evenly on top of the crust.



Freeze for about 10 minutes while your prepare the topping.
In a small bowl mix the topping ingredients until smooth and pour over the middle layer.

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2. Freeze bars until firm.
3.  To serve, let thaw for about 20 minutes and cut into squares. 
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5. Freeze to store.
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 You could also easily substitute the hazelnuts for another type of nut – pecans would probably be delicious.
The first time I made these they were too minty so add the peppermint to taste.