A wonderful wholesome snack for on-the-go. A nutritious and yummy treat that requires no oven, just simple raw ingredients, and so easy to create in your own kitchen. This treat is quite adaptable! You may replace the items with other nut butters, seeds, other berries and/or crushed nuts. Be creative and make it your own. This snack contains high nutrients of Iron, manganese and vitamin B6. Plus very low in sodium and no cholesterol. Good for you for overall health and wellness.

 

SERVES: about 16

 

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups rolled oats, organic or gluten free style

3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, organic

1 cup raw cashews, unsalted

1 tbsp flax seed meal, organic

1/2 cup dried cherries, organically grown

1/3 cup honey, raw unprocessed (Really Raw Honey company)

1/2 cup almond butter

2 tsp coconut oil, certified organic and unrefined

sea salt, dash

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, nuts, coconut, flax seed meal and dried cherries. Set aside.

In a medium saucepan, medium low heat, combine the honey, nut butter, coconut oil and sea salt. Stir until warmed and smooth. Turn off the heat. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients thoroughly.

Transfer mixture to a prepared baking dish (9 inches) and press firmly into the pan to ensure a firm surface. Press very firmly!

Next place the pan, covered with parchment, in the refrigerator for about a couple hours, or until it has set firmly. For extra crunch, place in the freezer for 15 minutes. Cut into 16 squares and wrap them individually for a grab and go type of snack for a busy day ahead. These will keep at room temperature for about a week, or in the refrigerator for much longer. Enjoy!

 

NUTRITIONAL VALUE: calories 172; total fat 12; sodium 22mg; potassium 166mg; total carbohydrates 13.5g; dietary fiber 3.3g; sugars 1.8g; protein 4g; vitamin C 2%; calcium 1% and Iron 22%.

 

 

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