I love these bars! These home made energy bars are so good, I make them just about every other week, if not every week. The fabulous thing about this is that you can make many varieties by just switching out a few ingredients. This recipe is super easy, so here it goes...
INGREDIENTS:
16 oz pitted dates (These were from Trader Joe's and I just used the whole package.)
1-1/2 cup dried cherries (If you buy them at Trader Joe's use the whole package.)
1-1/2 cup dried cherries (If you buy them at Trader Joe's use the whole package.)
1/2 cup dried coconut
1/2 cup pepitas
1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup pistachios
3 table spoons chia seeds
Note: I got all the ingredients at Trader Joes, all except for the coconut. (I think we all need to write them to ask them to stock the coconut for us!)
Blend the dates and the cherries in the food processor until blended. It will be very, very sticky. Transfer it into a blow and then mix in all the other ingredients. Wet your hands slightly and knead and fold the ingredients togehter by hand. It will be tough but if you knead and fold it will eventually all be mixed togeher.
Tip, don't put in too many dry ingredients, it will make it more difficult to fold and mold.
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 store these in the refrigerator, it keeps them at a nice firm consistency.
Voila!
I know you will love these and make them as much as I do.
1/2 cup pistachios
3 table spoons chia seeds
Note: I got all the ingredients at Trader Joes, all except for the coconut. (I think we all need to write them to ask them to stock the coconut for us!)
Blend the dates and the cherries in the food processor until blended. It will be very, very sticky. Transfer it into a blow and then mix in all the other ingredients. Wet your hands slightly and knead and fold the ingredients togehter by hand. It will be tough but if you knead and fold it will eventually all be mixed togeher.
Tip, don't put in too many dry ingredients, it will make it more difficult to fold and mold.
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 store these in the refrigerator, it keeps them at a nice firm consistency.
Voila!
I know you will love these and make them as much as I do.
Process pitted dates and cherries.
I love the information I found about dates at LIVESTRONG.COM... I think dates are my new favorite go to sweet treat. Also, check out these nutritional points about dates if you need a little convincing.
Also, a side note about Chia Seeds, one tablespoon will give you 3 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber, and 2.9 grams of omega-3 fatty acids. What a powerful little seed!
Knead all ingredients together.
Press into 9" x 13" pan
Close Up...
So yummy!
