Energy Bars - cooked and raw

6 dates
1/4 c. hazelnuts
1 banana
1/4 c. chia
1/4 c. flax seed
1/4 c. sesame seeds
1/2 c. coconut
1.4 c. cocoa
2 T. coconut cream
1/2 t. vanilla extract
1/4 c. dried cranberries, cherries and/or blueberries
1/4 c. mini-chocolate chips or cacao nibs (!)
1/4 t. cinnamon (optional)

1) Add dates and hazelnuts in the food processor and process until they are finely ground.
2) Add banana and mix until it's a paste.
3) Add the rest of the ingredients and continue to process until it's thoroughly mixed.
4) Press into a 9x9 baking pan and refrigerate until set. Cut into bite-sized pieces and keep separated with wax paper in a container and keep container in the fridge.

Cooked version:

1) Repeat above instructions 1-3, adding 1/4 c. coconut flour and 1 egg to final ingredients.
2) Press into 9x9 baking pan and bake at 300 for 15-20 minutes.
3) Remove from oven and let cool. Cut and store in the fridge, separating with wax paper.