Date and Nut Bars

I got this recipe for homemade date and nut bars from a friend.  Give it a try!

1 cup unsalted cashews
1 cup dates (or figs)
1/2 T. warm water

Put the cashews in the food processor until small crumbs form. Put in a bowl.  Put the dates in the processor and pulse until chopped in to small pieces. Add the cashews to the dates and blend well.  Form into bars, put in air tight container.  Store in the refrigerator. (Add a little more water if needed to form the bars.)

I have a recipe that is very similar to this one that includes sunflower seeds (a few Tbs), 1 T. of cocoa powder, 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder, and walnuts instead of cashews.  Experiment with it and see what you like best.