This is what I eat instead of candy bars.

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut cream provides a similar texture with less sugar.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds can provide crunch without allergens.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

Soak dates and dry apricots in hot water for 10 minutes to soften them.

Grind cashew nuts in a food processor until fine.

Drain the soaked fruits and add them to the food processor with the nuts.

Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

Add 1/4 cup cocoa powder and 1 cup desiccated coconut to the mixture and blend again.

Add 1-2 tablespoons of oats depending on the stickiness of the mixture.

Transfer the dough to a lined square brownie pan and spread it evenly using hands.

Use a small piece of parchment paper and a measuring cup to press and smooth the mixture.

Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or freeze for about 30 minutes to firm up.

Cut into bars or squares as desired.

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