Wholesome Fruit and Protein Bars

These are a semi-quick and energy-packed healthy alternative to baked cookies and granola bars. They are very dense, but make a great treat to stick in a lunch box in small portions. This recipe requires a food processor, but a meat grinder will also do.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 276 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• 1 ½ cups flaked coconut
• 1 cup raw unsalted peanuts
• ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place peanuts in a food processor; pulse to the consistency of bread crumbs. Add oats; pulse just until mixed. Add raisins and dates and process just until mixed, scraping down sides as needed. Add coconut; process thoroughly until mixture is finely chopped.

Step 2

Press mixture into a round glass pie dish; refrigerate until set, 40 minutes to 1 hour. Cut into squares.