• 400 ml mineral water or young coconut water (this one is the ideal but unfortunately not widely available)
• ½ tsp extra virgin coconut oil
• 1½ tsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 medjool dates (stones removed)
• 1½ tsp agave nectar
• pinch of sea salt

Bonus tip: Put the left-over lime peels in the fridge as a deodorant!


Source: Annie Taylor Chen

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Ingredients:

2 Cups (300g) Moist Medjool Dates, pitted and chopped
2 Cups (280g) Raw Cashew Nuts
½ Cup (60g) Raw Almond (without skin)
¾ Cup (75g) Cocoa Powder
A Pinch Of Sea Salt
½ Cup (40g) Unsweetened Shredded Coconuts
2 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
2 to 3 Tbsp Cold Water

Before making this, check to see how dry the dates are since you want them to be relatively moist. You may want to soak them overnight in water before tossing them in the food processor with all of the other ingredients. Make sure that the all of the pits are removed, too!

Equipment needed:

Food processor
Loaf pan: 11½ x 4½ inches (29 x 12 cm) , lined with aluminum foil



Preparation:

Combine chopped dates, cashews, almonds, cocoa powder, and sea salt in a food processor.

Pulse and process all the ingredients together until the texture is coarse.


Then add the shredded coconut, a quick pulse, and add the vanilla extract, a little water at a time until it reaches a dry but moist dough consistency.


Scrape the dough mixture into the lined pan, press evenly with a rubber spatula, and chill for about an hour before serving.

Source: Angie Tee

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They are high in energy, high in fiber (5.3 grams/serving), a good source of protein (4.3 grams/serving), delicious tasting.


These are obviously much healthier than the store-bought energy bars filled with added sugars, stabilizers, fillers, flavors, preservatives and more junk that your body definitely doesn’t need.


This recipe for VEGAN PB & J ENERGY BARS serves 8:

INGREDIENTS

• 1¾ cup pitted dates (soaked in warm water for 15 minutes, then drained)
• ½ cup unsweetened dried cranberries
• ¼ cup natural peanut butter (no added sugars or oils, just peanuts)
• ¼ cup whole raw almonds
• ½ cup instant plain oats (gluten free if you need!)

Here are the 5 steps to make a batch of these delicious energy bar snacks:

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Soak the dates in warm water for 15 minutes, and drain.




2. Place dates, dried cranberries, almonds, peanut butter, and oats in a food processor and blend until combined well.




3. Scoop mixture into a square baking pan, and firmly press down to make an even layer.




4. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes to set, then cut into 8 rectangle bars.




5. Store in the freezer or fridge.

Source: Christal Sczebel

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Energy bars are perfect for healthy snacking, especially before and after a workout to boost your energy and stamina as well as providing healthy nutrients.

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make a batch of Homemade 3-Ingredient Energy Bars in only 5 minutes:
 

1 cup almonds
1 cup dates
1 cup unsweetened dried cherries

Note: You can substitute almonds and cherries with any nuts and dried fruits, but make sure to keep the dates. Dates act as a binder and sweeten your energy bar without adding any artificial sugar.

 
Here are the easy steps to make these delicious Healthy Homemade Energy Bars:
 
 

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor.
2. Pulse a few times.
3. Process for 30 seconds.
4. TURN OFF AND UNPLUG the food processor. Scrape the edges of the bowl to make sure nothing is sticking.
5. Process for 1-2 min continuously until a ball is formed.
6. Place saran wrap on top of a cutting board.
7. Put the ball on top of the saran wrap and press into a 8×8 inches disk with your hands.
8. Wrap the disk and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
9. Unwrap the disk and place on a cutting board.
10. Cut into 16 squares, 8 long bars or roll into 32 small balls.
11. Wrap each square/bar/ball individually and store in the fridge for 2-3 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutritional information: Each 2 x 2-inch square (16 squares total) contains approximately 100 calories, 2g protein, 5g fat, 2g fiber, 15g carbs and 10g sugar.

If you want to be creative, go ahead and swap out the Cherries and Almonds with other kinds of fruit and nuts.
For example:
 

– Apples + Walnuts + Dates
– Blueberries + Almonds + Dates
– Cranberry + Pecans + Dates
– Apricot + Pecans + Dates
– Raisins + Cashews + Dates

You can also add some coconut flakes, cinnamon, chocolate chips, nutmeg, ground flaxseed, cocoa powder, lemon zest, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, peanut butter, oats, vanilla, etc.

Watch how Olga makes these Homemade Energy Bars in the video on the next page …

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1 13.5-ounce can coconut milk
1 cup water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
A pinch of kosher salt
1/4 cup honey or brown sugar, or to taste
1 tsp almond extract
3/4 cup toasted nuts, coarsely chopped (I recommend a mix of almonds, hazelnuts, and pistachios, but other combinations will work too)
1/2 cup dates, chopped


Optional: shredded coconut and ground cinnamon, for garnish

The 3 easy step to make this are on the next page …

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2 cups dried mulberries
30 soaked dates
2 tablespoons raw carob powder
vanilla bean (small strip)

Then for the cream “frosting” in the middle:

Meat from 1-2 young thai coconut
2 tablespoons shredded dried coconut

The easy preparation steps, along with Yovana’s “how to” video and handy tips, are on the next page …

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