a healthy treat for you!

it

is

always

fun

to put together a

recipe

that

will

satisfy

that

NAUGHTY

and

sometimes annoting

sweet

tooth

and

not

put on

10 lbs.

I suppose it could put 10 lbs if you ate the whole thing

these

bad boys

are

gluten free

sugar free

all natural

(sounds pretty yucky, but these bars are really delish!)

Granola Bars

oats (gluten free, if you cannot eat any gluten)

unsweetened coconut


pecans


ground flax seed


Medjoul dates


process in food processor


nut butter (your fave - not Jif or Skippy) I used almond butter


mix with real maple syrup


bake

eat!

The actual recipe

for

Granola Bars

2. c oats

1/2 c. unsweetened coconut

1.c pecans (or walnuts)

1/4 c. ground flax seed

1/2 tsp salt

Process in food processor

using 6-7 pulses

Drop above in

mixer

or in a large bowl

(I used my mixer and the paddle)

Combine the nut butter and the syrup.

Pour over the oat/nut mixture

and mix until combined.

Turn into

a 9"x13" pan

and pat down.

bake at 350 degrees

for 30 minutes

p.s.

I certainly don't

think

dark chocolate chips

would ruin the recipe......