Date energy bars (kid friendly)...

I have been back training now for 2 weeks and lets just say its been interesting. Running has been a struggle in this 100 degree heat, but I am proud to say I have only missed 2 runs and those were both when we were in Atlanta for my sons football tournament.



One of the things I have been making sure that I have at the house so the kids can snack on before swimming, cross country, and football are my homemade date energy bars. They are super easy and delicious...



The recipe...

 

Ingredients...
16 oz whole pitted dates
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup dried blueberries
1 1/2 cups peanuts (or any nuts)
1 tbsp cinnamon
1/4 cup chia seeds (MammaChia are my favorites)
1 tbsp coconut oil

Place peanuts in food processor and process till finely chopped, place in bowl. Put blueberries and dates in food processor and mix until chopped. Add peanuts, cinnamon, coconut, and chia seeds to date mixture and process till well mixed. It will become almost a thick ball in the processor. Remove from processor and place on a piece of parchment paper. Place another piece of parchment paper on top and use your hands to press it flat like a pancake.

 

After you have it flattened out to the thickness you want it, place it in the fridge for about 15 minutes. Remove from fridge and remove the top layer of parchment paper and use a pizza cutter to cut the size squares you like...

 

Keep cut squares in an airtight container and ENJOY!!!

My kids LOVE these squares and I LOVE knowing whats in them.

Do you have a "go to" snack recipe that you keep on hand?