Who couldn't use a mid-afternoon pick-me-up? I know I could!! These bars are amazing! Good to keep on hand when you get the munchies or in the mood for something a little sweet or pre-workout like me on most days! Easy ingredients, even easier to make! Thanks for the inspiration Felicia!!
Energy Bars
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup Almonds
1/2 cup cashews or walnuts
1/2 cup pistachios or pepitas
2 cups pitted dates
1/4 cup dried cherries (chopped)
1/4 cup dried blueberries
1/2 cup dried coconut
3 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds
Place the nuts in the food processor and pulse a few times until nuts are coarsely chopped, set aside. Blend the dates in the food processor. It will be very, very sticky. Transfer it into a bowl and then mix in all the other ingredients.
Wet your hands slightly and knead and fold the ingredients together by hand. It will be tough but if you knead and fold it will eventually all be mixed togeher.
Press the ball of ingredients into a wax paper lined 9" x 13" baking pan. Chill for 1 hour in the freezer and then cut into bars.
I like to wrap them individually in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator, it keeps them at a nice firm consistency.
Hope you love them as much as we do!
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