I’ve heard that orange mixed with chocolate is very Italian. And my very Italian co-worker loved these sweet little bars. I love them too and my mom’s Italian. But they were created in Colorado. And when people taste them, it won’t matter where the people are from or where your kitchen is located; most likely, they will love them. I hope you do!
Cranberry Orange Pecan Bars
Make the bars:
- 1 1/2 cups raw pecans
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup gluten-free oats
- 4 medjool dates
- 1/2 tsp orange extract
Combine all ingredients in a food processor with an “S” blade. Puree until everything sticks together if you roll the dough in a ball. Spoon ingredients into a 9″ squared glass baking dish. Press dough down so it evenly covers the pan. Set aside.
Make the frosting:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup agave nectar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp orange extract
Combine all ingredients in a food processor with an “S” blade. Puree until everything is smoothly mixed into a frosting consistency. Spoon over dough and spread evenly. Serve right away or refrigerate to serve later.
Makes 20 – 25 small squares.
