Healthy recipe: Coconut Mango Bars

Recipe inspired by Astros second baseman José Altuve, from “The Game of Eating Smart”

Coconut Mango Bars from "The Game of Eating Smart" by Julie Loria and Allen Campbell. The recipe was inspired by Jose Altuve's diet.

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1 cup raw cashews

½ cup raw whole almonds

1 cup pitted dates

1 cup chopped dried apricots

½ cup chopped dried mango

½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions: In a food processor, blend all ingredients for 2 to 3 minutes, until well combined and sticky. On a baking sheet, shape the mixture into a rectangle, 8 ½ x 4 x ¾ inches and refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour. Cut into 12 bars. The bars will keep in the refrigerator, wrapped in wax paper in a sealed plastic bag or airtight container, for about 3 months.

Makes 12 servings

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