I struggle with finding healthy snacks since I have such a sweet tooth and an incredibly strong attraction to chocolate. Edible Perspective has a pretty good recipe for "Larabar" type snack bars that I fancied up to my liking.
They're really yummy. Admittedly, a lot of work for just 12 bars, but they're a wonderful treat to cure my afternoon cravings. And when it's said and done, they're cheaper than the ultra healthy stuff at the store.
What's on the inside?
14 dates (pitted)
1 cup of sunflower seeds
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup almonds (coarsely chopped)
3 dried apricots (chopped)
1 Tbs. flaxseed meal
1-2 Tbs raisins
Put sunflowers and pumpkin seeds through a food processor. I have a tiny chopper so I had to do it in small batches. Set that aside and then put dates through the processor. I mixed all the ingredients together in a bowl using my hands. It's thick like bread dough. Then put the mix between two pieces of plastic wrap and roll it flat. Cut into rectangles. I preserve mine in the refrigerator.
Try using other fun ingredients like coconut, yogurt chips, banana chips... I'm sure your options don't stop there. I love these bars, because you don't have to accurately measure everything as long as it sticks together- so you can get a little creative:)
Janny
They're really yummy. Admittedly, a lot of work for just 12 bars, but they're a wonderful treat to cure my afternoon cravings. And when it's said and done, they're cheaper than the ultra healthy stuff at the store.
What's on the inside?
14 dates (pitted)
1 cup of sunflower seeds
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup almonds (coarsely chopped)
3 dried apricots (chopped)
1 Tbs. flaxseed meal
1-2 Tbs raisins
Put sunflowers and pumpkin seeds through a food processor. I have a tiny chopper so I had to do it in small batches. Set that aside and then put dates through the processor. I mixed all the ingredients together in a bowl using my hands. It's thick like bread dough. Then put the mix between two pieces of plastic wrap and roll it flat. Cut into rectangles. I preserve mine in the refrigerator.
Try using other fun ingredients like coconut, yogurt chips, banana chips... I'm sure your options don't stop there. I love these bars, because you don't have to accurately measure everything as long as it sticks together- so you can get a little creative:)
Janny
15 comments:
These look good! I am all about making this kind of stuff yourself even if it is more work. The savings are one benefit but so is knowing exactly what you're eating. TFS!
They look yummy! :)
Sounds tasty!
Carla from Utah
I'll definitely be picking up a few of these things this weekend to make these!
Thank you so much for the great recipe. I will share this with my daughter who has two small children and is always looking for something to feed them that is healthy.
Those bars look good and so easy.
Thanks for the awesome idea!
Looks yummy=)
Looks tasty!
Llohmeyer@graniteschools.org
Sounds like a delicious healthy snack. Thanks Janny! Would love to get my hands on these delicious SEI goodies too! -Alisa
yum ...love dates and flaxseed is always good. Thanks.
Great idea for those afternoon cravings...
Great recipe! Looks tasty! :)
These look yummy!
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