Cookie Dough Bars

• 1/2 cup dates — soft and pitted
• 1 1/3 cup rolled oats — mix the 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips in with the oats
• 1 tbsp chocolate chips — for the dough, mixed in with the oats
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup coconut milk — made in the blender

Topping

• 1/3 cup chocolate chips
• 1 tsp coconut oil

1. 1

   If the dates are dry, soak them in water for 5 minutes and drain well.

   Timer 5 min
2. 2

   Put the oats and the 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips in the food processor together. Process into a fine flour.
3. 3

   Add dates, tahini, honey, vanilla, and salt to the oat mixture. Process until dough forms. Add the coconut milk and mix.
4. 4

   Line a baking dish with parchment, leaving overhang. Press in the mixture and refrigerate 20 minutes.

   Timer 20 min
5. 5

   For the topping, melt the ⅓ cup chocolate chips with the coconut oil over low heat, or in the microwave in short bursts. Stir until smooth.
6. 6

   Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the pressed bars. Refrigerate until the chocolate sets.
7. 7

   Cut into 16 squares.