Power Bars with Chocolate Protein Frosting

Preparation

Power Bars

1. Place 125 grams cashew nuts, 45 grams almonds, 50 grams desiccated coconut and 50 grams puffed rice in a food processor.
2. Blend for 30 seconds or until fairly finely ground.
3. Add the 20 grams cocoa powder and 40 grams soy protein and continue blending for 5 seconds.
4. Transfer to a large bowl.
5. Cut the small stalks off the 250 grams figs. Chop coarsely.
6. Chop the 120 grams dates coarsely.
7. Transfer the figs and the dates to the food processor. Add the 160 grams raisins. Blend for 1 minute or until finely chopped.
8. Add the 4 tablespoons orange juice and 2 tablespoons maple syrup. You might need to scrape the sides of the bowl. Continue blending for 15 seconds.
9. Transfer to the large bowl and with a large wooden spoon (or you can use a stand mixer) combine everything.
10. Mould the mixture into whatever shape you desire (I always make either bars or small "hamburger" shaped balls).

Chocolate Protein Frosting

1. In a small bowl, mix the 40 grams soy protein, 3-4 teaspoons cocoa powder and 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup. The mixture should resemble a very thick chocolate sauce (not too runny and not too dry).
2. Spread 1-2 teaspoons frosting on each power bar, arrange on a large dish and allow to harden completely in the fridge. This usually takes a couple of days.
3. Once the frosting has dried, wrap each bar into cling film and place in the fridge.
4. Keeps for several weeks.