Sweet Cocoa Chia Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup chia seeds
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 6 figs, chopped
• 1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• 3 Tbsp. honey
• 3 Tbsp. cacao nibs

Instructions

1. Soak chia seeds in 1/2cup of water for 30 minutes. Drain.
2. Blend all remaining ingredients in a blender, except for cacao nibs. Add small amounts of water to achieve the right consistency.
3. Stir together chia seeds, blended mixture and cacao nibs.
4. Allow to rest for 20-25 minutes.
5. Spread the mixture onto dehydrator tray. Dehydrate for 1 hour at 135°F. Cut into bars. Lower temperature to 110°F (43°C) and dehydrate another 8 hours. Flip bars and dehydrate another 8 hours.