No-Bake Date Nut Energy Bars
April 17, 2012
I am always looking for new, healthy snack ideas for the kids, and if I can come up with a no-bake recipe idea, then even better. My two boys love dried dates, so I thought this combination of dates, nuts and flaxseed would make a great healthy snack, dessert or breakfast idea. You’ll love these too. No-Bake Date Energy Bars are not only “no-bake”, they are also gluten-free and perfect for all of my friends following the Paleo Diet. They also make a great pre or post workout snack so enjoy!
This recipe was adapted from “The Dramatic Pancake”.
No-Bake Date Nut Energy Bars
1/3 cup dark chocolate cocoa powder
1/3 cup ground flaxseed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole unsalted almonds
1/2 cup unsalted pecans halves
1/2 cup dried berry mix
2. Spread large sheet of wax paper on work surface. Transfer date mixture to wax paper, and press mixture into 1/2-inch-thick rectangle. Wrap tightly in wax paper, and chill overnight. Unwrap block, and cut into bars. Store in wax paper and refrigerate.
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