Extra Energy Bars Recipe

Ever experience a midday crash? The one that leaves you hangering for a candy bar or a soda from the vending machine? Homemade energy bars are a perfect solution. Eat them for breakfast for an energizing morning that will keep you sustained all day (plus they’re a great grab n’ go!). Or, have some on hand for a midday snack to keep you from crashing.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup raw cashews, chopped

1/2 cup raw almonds, chopped

1/2 cup raw peanuts, chopped

1/2 cup sunflower seeds, chopped

1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter, melted

1/2 cup brown rice syrup or raw or local honey, melted

Directions:

1. Line an 8-inch square pan with waxed paper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the cashews, almonds, peanuts, and sunflower seeds. Slowly add the nut butter and rice syrup or honey. Stir the mixture until it forms into one solid ball.
3. Press into the prepared pan. Refrigerate for 60min, then cut into 12 squares. Wrap individual bars in plastic wrap or store in a covered container and refrigerate.