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No-Bake Goji Berry Bars
©2014 Lauri Boone - from the book, Superfoods for Life, Chia (Fair Winds Press). Reprinted with permission.

These sweet and chewy squares combine the metabolism-boosting power of goji berries with the natural sugars of dates, the fiber-, protein-, and calcium-packed crunch of raw almonds, plus omega3-rich chia seeds. Enjoy this simple-to-make snack at home or on the go.

DIRECTIONS:
Line a cutting board with waxed paper. Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and process into a coarse dough. The dough should stick together when pressed with your fingertips. If the dough feels too dry, add another date or small squeeze of agave syrup and process. If it feels too sticky, add a few more almonds or a small scoop of chia seeds and process.

Transfer the dough to a cutting board. Press the dough into a large ball and place on the center of the board. Place a second sheet of waxed paper on top of the dough and flatten with the palm of your hand. Keeping the waxed paper on top, use a rolling pin to flatten further into a half-inch-thick rectangle. Trim the
edges of the dough if needed. Cut the dough into 1 x 3-inch bars and set aside. Repeat the rolling and cutting process until there is no more dough remaining. Store in an airtight container between layers of waxed paper. (Yields 12 to 15 bars.)

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