Chocolate Vegan Bars

1. 1

   Soak raisins in some hot water and set aside for 2 hours to soften the raisins. Meanwhile, in a nonstick pan, toast sunflower seeds.

2. 2

   Drain soaked raisins. In a blender, add raisins, oats, flaxseed, toasted sunflower seeds, cocoa powder, salt, cinnamon, orange zest, coconut oil, and sugar. Blend until it forms a sticky dough, adding 1 or 2 teaspoons of water if needed. Finally, add chopped hazelnuts and cranberries and mix with hands.

3. 3

   On plastic wrap, spread dough to a square about 0.4-0.6 in (1 to 1,5 cm) thick. Wrap completely in plastic wrap for 2 to 3 hours. Cut into bars and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.