DIY no-bake bars for breakfast, snack, and dessert

DIY No-Bake Bars for Breakfast, Snacks, and Déssert CHOCOLATE CHIA BARS INGREDIENTS 1 cup 12 cups packed, pitted dates 2 cup whole chia seeds walnut pieces 2 cup 3 cup raw cacao powder or сосоа рowder 2 cup chopped dark chocolate unsweetened shredded coconut 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 teaspoon unrefined cup oats sea salt INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 Add the remaining ingredients and mix until a thick Place dates in Add the walnuts blender or food and mix to processor and purée until a thick paste forms. combine. dough forms. Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper. Firmly press the mixture into the pan. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer a few hours. Lift the mixture of the pan and cut into 14 bars. M&M BARS INGREDIENTS PEANUT BUTTER HONEY 1 cup dried oatmeal 3 cup 2 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla honey 1 cup coconut flakes 2 cup ground flax seeds 4 cup mini chocolate 4 cup mini M&Ms chips INSTRUCTIONS 1 In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, oatmeal and vanilla. Add coconut flakes, ground flax seeds, chocolate chips, and mini M&Ms and fold until combined. Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper. Firmly press the mixture into the pan. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Remove from the pan and chop into 9 squares. DATE AND ALMOND BARS INGREDIENTS 1 heaping cup packed dates, pitted 12 cups rolled oats 1 cup roasted unsalted almonds, loosely chopped PEANUT BUTTER 4 cup maple 4 cup creamy peanut butter syrup INSTRUCTIONS 1 3 Warm maple syrup and peanut butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir, pour over the oat mixture, Process dates Place oats, almonds, and dates in a large mixing bowl. in a food processor until it forms into a ball. and mix until combined. 5. Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper. Firmly press the mixture into the pan. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Remove from the pan and chop into 10 even bars. RAISIN AND ALMOND BARS INGREDIENTS coco OIL 1 cup raisins 2 tablespoons coconut oil, in liquid form 1 tablespoon hot water 12 cup sliced almonds 1 tablespoon chia seeds Pinch 2 tablespoons ground flax of salt INSTRUCTIONS 2 Add all ingredients to a food processor, and pulse until the mixture is uniform. Scrape the edges as needed. Scoop the mixture into a loaf pan lined with plastic wrap and press into an even layer. 4 Cover and freeze about one hour. Use the plastic wrap to remove the mixture and then cut into six bars. TIPS FOR DIY BARS Grease measuring cups before measuring sticky ingredients such as, peanut butter or honey. If your recipe calls for dates and your dates feel dry and hard, you can soak them in water for 10 minutes, then drain before using. To create uniform bars, press Line your pan with parchment paper or plastic wrap to easily lift out bars. the bar mixture in a pan with the bottom of a drinking glass. Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days. Bars are popular because they're a quick, portable snack. But you can save money and customize them to your taste and preferences with these easy, no-bake recipes. runningonrealfood.com • geniuskitchen.com minimalistbaker.com • lovelylittlekitchen.com • food52.com Brought to you by: com. A small part of your job is 100% of ours. iii