FRUIT & NUT ENERGY BARS
These bars are simple, healthy and nutritious. Not only do they taste amazing, they are bursting with protein and fibre. I always make sure I have plenty of these delicious guilt free treats in the cupboard as they are great for snacks, lunch boxes and picnics. They are so versatile and the recipe can easily be adapted to whatever ingredients you have available.
INGREDIENTS
8 ounces Medjool dates
2 cups of mixed toasted oats, nuts, and seeds. (Don’t skip toasting the oats, seeds, and nuts as this makes all the difference to the taste of the bars)
2 ounces dried fruit of choice (raisins, sultanas, goji berries, cranberries, sour cherries etc).
1 rounded teaspoon finely grated orange peel
1 tablespoon raw honey
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
METHOD
Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper. Place the dates in a food processor or blender and pulse to a paste, then transfer to a mixing bowl. Add your desired mix of toasted oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, orange peel, honey, cinnamon and ginger and mix together well until you reach an even consistency. If the mixture is too dry, add a little more honey, if the mixture is too moist, add additional toasted oats. Finally press the mixture into the tray and place in the fridge for an hour to harden before cutting into bars.
Deliciously addictive and extremely delicious.
Enjoy !! x