Are you not happy with the Granola Bars that are available on the market as snacks? Try this alternative to Granola Bars! The following recipe was adapted from the commercial Lara Bars, with my own personal spin on it.
Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons of Almond Butter ( I like to use Almond and Cashew Butter)
- 1/2 Cup of Brazil Nuts
- 1/2 Cup of Walnuts
- 1 Cup of Dates
- 1 Cup of Dried Cranberries (Craisins)
Directions:
- Begin by using a food processor to grind the brazil nuts and walnuts. Set the Ingredients aside.
- Combine the Almond Butter, Dried Cranberries, and Dates in the food processor and grind until it becomes finely chopped.
- Add the Nut mixture to the Fruit and Almond Butter Mixture, and mix well.
- Lay wax paper down in a casserole dish and put the mixture in the dish, making it flat and pressed down.
- Let the mixture set, then cut into bar shapes.
- Lay them flat in your freezer and let them harden.
- Pull them out of the freezer when ready to enjoy!
Alternatively, you can use the mixture to make small “Energy Balls”, as opposed to the bars.