WHOLESOME FRUIT AND PROTEIN BARS

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These are a semi-quick and energy-packed healthy alternative to baked cookies and granola bars. They are very dense, but make a great treat to stick in a lunch box in small portions. This recipe requires a food processor, but a meat grinder will also do.

Provided by StephanieLyn

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup raw unsalted peanuts
¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup raisins
1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 ½ cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Place peanuts in a food processor; pulse to the consistency of bread crumbs. Add oats; pulse just until mixed. Add raisins and dates and process just until mixed, scraping down sides as needed. Add coconut; process thoroughly until mixture is finely chopped.
  • Press mixture into a round glass pie dish; refrigerate until set, 40 minutes to 1 hour. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 8.3 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

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