Snacks:- Homemade Healthy Energy Bars

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• ½ cup pumpkin seeds
• ¼ cup hemp seeds
• ¼ cup sunflower seeds
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• ¼ cup rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons goji berries
• 8 Medjool dates
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons cacao powder

Instructions

1. Place all of the ingredients in a food processor and begin to chop slowly. Increase the speed as you begin to notice the ingredients mixing together.
2. Once the ingredients are mixed together, remove from the food processor, and place into an 8x8 dish. Make sure to press down with your spoon or spatula to create a large, compact square.
3. Place in the refrigerator for roughly 1-3 hours before cutting into squares. Enjoy!

Source:  Food Babe

Snacks:- No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Prep Time: 10 minutes Yield: 12

Ingredients

3 cups brown rice cereal (Rice Pops)

1/2 cup honey (or brown rice syrup)

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter*

1/4 cup protein powder of choice (I used hemp protein)

1/2 cup chocolate chips (chilled in freezer)**

1/2 cup chopped peanuts (optional)***

Instructions

1. Line an 8 x 8” square dish with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Next combine the honey and nut butter in a small saucepan over low heat and stir together. Cook for a few minutes until they are melted and thoroughly combined then remove from heat and set aside.
3. Add the brown rice cereal, chopped nuts, and protein powder to the saucepan and stir everything together until well-combined. Lastly, add the frozen chocolate chips (this helps keep them from completely melting) and stir a few times.
4. Transfer the mixture to the lined baking dish and then place another piece of parchment paper on top. Use your hands to smooth the mixture down into the dish, pressing firmly until the surface is as even as possible. Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. Alternatively, you can freeze them for 1-2 hours.
5. Once the mixture has set, use the parchment paper to lift it out and place on a surface for cutting. Use a large knife to cut it into 12 bars. Store in an airtight container on the counter or refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

**can substitute almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter

***can substitute dried fruit like cranberries or raisins

***can substitute extra 1/2 cup rice cereal, oats, other chopped nuts, or seed of choice

Note: add a pinch of salt if using unsalted nut butter

Source:  5 Ingredient No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Snack for Knees and Joints

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons raisins
• 2 tablespoons of unflavoured gelatin (40 grams)
    or corn flour (50 grams)
• 8 teaspoons flaxseeds
• 4 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 40g pumpkin seeds
• 200g honey

Method:

Place dry ingredients in food processor and blend into course mix (not dust).  Place honey in a small bowl and pour dried ingredients and mix well into the honey.  Use a heaped teaspoon or tablespoon to either consume as is or dollop on grease proof paper and place in closed container in the fridge.

Inspiration:  Healthy Food House