Natural Energy Bars

Servings: Makes 12-15 bars

Ok so I will warn you...these are addicting. But they are healthy & very satisfying! If you are allergic to nuts, this one may be an issue, but you could substitute rice crispies &/or oats instead of the nuts.

Ingredients:

1 cup nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc.)
1/4 cup flax seeds (or chia or pumpkin seeds)
1/4 cup dates (or prunes or raisins)
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup peanut or almond butter
pinch of salt
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
1 tbsp honey
1-2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3-1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions:

1.  Put first 5 ingredients in food processor. Pulse until desired consistency.
2.  Put all other ingredients (except chocolate chips) in food processor. Blend until mixture thickens.
3.  Spread mixture thinly onto cookie sheet.
4.  Refrigerate (1 hour) or put in freezer (20 mins) until it solidifies.
5.  Melt chocolate chips. Smooth thinly over mixture. Refrigerate (30 mins) or freeze (10 mins) until chocolate hardens.


ENJOY!


*Recipe inspiration from http://www.deeprootsathome.com/?p=24153.*