What I love about this recipe: First off, the versatility of taste is awesome, you can use any three of your favorite nuts, or even all of one kind of nut. Second, the portion size is completely changeable. Let's say you're going for a long hike, cut out a full sized bar and take it with you. However, perhaps you only need a few bite-sized pieces for a snack, that's fine as well. It is nice to eat how much you want to eat, instead of always relying on a snack company's standard size. Lastly, the price is right. Store bought granola bars, power bars, energy bars etc. can run upwards of $3 dollars per bar! That adds up if you eat one most work or school days. Buying a few bulk nuts and dried fruits will definitely stretch your dollar a lot more. Did I mention that they're as healthy as they are yummy? Hooray!
Ingredients:
1/4 Cup Raw Almonds
1/4 Cup Raw Pecans
1/4 Cup Raw Cashews
1/2 to 3/4 Cup Pitted Dates
3 Tablespoons Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
1 Tablespoon Raw Honey
1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds (Optional)
Directions:
Chop all nuts and put in a bowl with shredded coconut and chia seeds. In a food processor, Magic Bullet or blender, process pitted dates until they are finely minced. Melt raw honey and coconut oil, pour on top of nut and date mixture and combine until sticky and dates are evenly distributed.
1/4 Cup Raw Almonds
1/4 Cup Raw Pecans
1/4 Cup Raw Cashews
1/2 to 3/4 Cup Pitted Dates
3 Tablespoons Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
1 Tablespoon Raw Honey
1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds (Optional)
Directions:
Chop all nuts and put in a bowl with shredded coconut and chia seeds. In a food processor, Magic Bullet or blender, process pitted dates until they are finely minced. Melt raw honey and coconut oil, pour on top of nut and date mixture and combine until sticky and dates are evenly distributed.
Once thoroughly combined, press into a 3 Cup rectangular dish lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least an hour. Cut into desired sizes. Store in fridge until ready to eat or take with you.
Makes 5 Whole Sized Bars
Makes 5 Whole Sized Bars