Safe Snacking Recipes

Being a busy college student I spend my day running from class to class and in need of a quick food fix. Granola bars and energy bites are my go to! Yet the wrapping and packaging the snack leaves behind are concerning to me as I try to reduce the waste I produce (never mind the sugars and preservatives). Making your own bars and bites are super easy and a great way to improve your health as well as the environments!

Here are a few of my recipes!

(This is what my Dad refers to as my bird food diet)

Granola Bars

1 1/2 cup of gluten free oats

1/2 cup chopped nuts ( I used pecans)

Roast 350 degrees F for about 15 minutes

Add to a bowl with your add ins (seeds, dried fruit, supplements)

I used flax seeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds, bee pollen, coconut shreds and some matcha powder

Process 1 cup of dates

Add dates to dry mixture

Melt 1/4 cup of nut butter with 1/4 cup maple syrup

Pour over the other ingredients

Mix well

Place in a baking dish, even out, cover, and put in the fridge to firm up before cutting

Makes 8 large bars or 16 mini ones :)

Chocolate Energy Balls

Soak 1 1/2 cups of dates in warm water and let sit

3/4 cup of almonds

1/4 cup of walnuts

Pulse in the food processor

Add in the drained dates

Add 1/4 cup of cacao powder

1 tablespoon of coconut oil

And a tiny bit of water to make the mixture paste like

Roll Into balls and coat with whatever toppings you have

I used chia seeds, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds and cacao nibs

Hope you enjoy these guilt free snacks