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Meal Make-over Monday - Almond Joy Bars

by ‎03-26-2015 02:31 PM - edited ‎02-12-2016 03:04 PM


 


These are the perfect little substitute to satisfy your sweet tooth and get a bit of a chocolate fix.  The Littles think I’ve lost my mind when I offer these sweet treats for a “breakfast on the run.”  They also make the perfect after school snack when we’re running to our next activity or sporting event. If you give them a try, let me know what you and your family thought of them!


Best,


Albany


 


Almond Joy Alternatives


 


Ingredients 

 


1/3 cup (dry) quinoa


2/3 cup water


12 whole dates, no sugar added


1/2 cup whole raw almonds


1/3 cup grated fresh coconut


3-4 teaspoons water


1/4 cup dark chocolate (Chips or melted bars)

 

 

 

Directions



    • Add quinoa and water to a small saucepan, cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook approximately 15 minutes or until all water has been absorbed. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate at least 2 hours...overnight will work.

 

    • Add dates to your Vitamix (a food processor could be used) and pulse until they form a ball. Remove dates and place in a bowl.





    • Add almonds to the Vitamix and pulse until finely minced. Be careful not to completely pulverize the almonds or turn them into almond butter



 



    • Add dates, almonds, coconut and quinoa to the Vitamix and pulse until ingredients are well combined.

 

    • Return ingredients to the mixing bowl, and add one teaspoon of water at a time, until mixture holds together.





    • Shape into 14 ­ mini bars.





    • In a small saucepan, add chocolate chips/ pieces and melt over low heat or in a double­boiler. Drizzle warm chocolate over the top of each bar.





    • Refrigerate and allow chocolate to harden. This helps hold the bars together. Bars can be stored in an airtight container for several days or frozen in a freezer safe dish.

 

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