Energy Boosting Bars (Raw)

Everyone at one time or another is looking for an real energy boost.How many people do you know that complain of the mid-afternoon slump?The remedy is easy and available to every person who wants more energy. I want you to discover the energizing effects of whole, natural foods, like this energy bar recipe.

Here are a few more tips to help solve your personal energy crisis. If you really want more energy, the best thing you can do for yourself is get rid of all the processed foods you are now using to sustain your energy. If you want more energy, you are much better off drinking purified water than drinking coffee, colas, and even canned or dangerous energy drinks. Many of them are high in sugar, caffeine or artificial sweeteners that can have long term side effects. And hey, water is a lot cheaper too.

To sustain your energy all day long eat whole, natural and preferably raw foods.

Ingredients

1/2 cup pitted medjool dates
1/2 cup soaked walnuts (soak for 8 hours)
3/4 cups raw almonds
3 tablespoons honey
3/4 cups shredded organic coconut unsweetened
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup dried cranberries unsweetened
Extra organic coconut for rolling balls or sprinkling over the top of the bars

Preparation

1.Place almonds into food processor with S blade and grind into a meal texture. Add the rest of the ingredients and process into a dough type mixture.

For bars; press the dough into an 8x8 pan and sprinkle with coconut. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before cutting into bars.

To make energy balls; roll dough into 16 to 24 balls and roll each ball in coconut. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Anytime you are experiencing an energy crisis, instead of reaching for a soft drink or candy bar, have an energy ball or energy bar!This would also be great with a nice piece of 90% dark chocolate...what a natural fix!!!!

To your excellent health!

Enjoy!!!

Sylvie Thibert