Energy Bars Recipe. All Variations

In a food processor, process the dates until a perfectly smooth paste forms. Transfer to a bowl, and add all but last ingredient. Combine thoroughly (it will be sticky: be patient). Press the mixture firmly into a greased cookie sheet, about 1/2 inch high.  Press the sesame seeds firmly and evenly over the whole top. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into 1x3 inch bars.  You might also shape the mixture into logs, roll the logs in toasted sesame seeds, wrap the logs tightly in plastic wrap, refrigerate or freeze the logs, and slice as needed, even straight out of the freezer. Store refrigerated in airtight tins.

Variations:

• Substitute other dry fruit for the dates (apricots, figs), anything except prunes.
• Substitute Levana Nourishments Mixed Berry or Levana Nourishments Vanilla Bean for the Cocoa Coffee
• Substitute 3 cups granola for the nuts.
• Skip the tehina/nut butter
• Substitute 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats for the granola
• Throw in 2 cups unsweetened grated coconut
• Throw in 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
• Energy Balls: shape the mixture into balls, and roll in coconut, cocoa powder, chopped nuts etc...