Peanut Butter Bars

• Preparation time: 45 mins
• Cooking time: 30 mins
• Serves: 
• Note: 1 metric tablespoon = 20 ml or 4 teaspoons

1. Place the almonds, peanuts, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, dried fruit, and orange rind in a blender or food processor and pulse until you have reached the desired consistency.
   
   
2. Place the peanut butter , coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla in a small bowl and stir until well combined.
   
   
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the blender and pulse until its totally combined.
   
   
4. Line a baking dish with baking paper.
   
   
5. Scrape the mixture into the prepared tray and put into the freezer for 30min or until firm.
   
   
6. To make the carob topping, combine the coconut oil, carob powder and maple syrup into a bowl and stir until combined.
   
   
7. Immediately pour the carob topping over the base and spread with a spatula.
   
   
8. Place it back into the freezer until its hardened.