Hempseed Apricot Chews

Sharon Stroud with Whole Foods has a recipe for a dessert that is sure to satisfy the sweet tooth and healthy.

Monday, October 25th 2010, 10:32 am

By: News On 6

3 cups (about 1 pound) dried apricots, roughly chopped

1 cup chopped pitted dates

1 cup shelled hempseeds

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract

Line an (8-x-8-inch) pan with parchment paper and set it aside.

Pulse all ingredients in a food processor until mixture forms a chunky paste. Transfer to prepared pan and press with a spatula to create an even thickness. Cover and chill until firm, 1 to 2 hours, and then cut into squares for serving.

Nutrition

Per serving (1 chew/34g-wt.): 100 calories (25 from fat), 2.5g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 3g protein, 18g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 13g sugar), 0mg cholesterol, 15mg sodium.

Serves 24