Whole Foods Power Bar*

This is a great “Eat Clean” inspired recipe for a healthy and quick snack that packs a punch! Kids love it, and it is a great way to sneak nutrition into a small, convenient and inconspicuous package! Adults love it as a healthy alternative to pre-workout snacks and as a decadent, yet nutrient dense, treat when any cravings set in. The preparation for this involves minimal prep and almost no cooking!

• 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil/butter
• zest of one orange, grated
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups natural peanut butter, almond butter or a combination of both (no sugar or partially hydrogenated fats added, only pure nuts and salt, or just nuts)
• 1/2 cup agave syrup or pure maple syrup or honey
• 2-3 scoops Isagenix IsaLean vanilla shake or whey protein shake of your choice, omit the shake for a vegan or non-dairy variation
• 1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds, raw or toasted
• 1/4 cup organic raisins
• 1/3 cup organic dried fruit; i.e.,  cherries, cranberries, etc.
• 3 tablespoons organic flax seeds, ground
• 2 1/2 cups organic rolled oats
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• pinch sea salt, if needed

Whole Foods Power Bar*

 

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This is a great "Eat Clean" inspired recipe for a healthy and quick snack that packs a punch! Kids love it, and it is a great way to sneak nutrition into a small, convenient and inconspicuous package! Adults love it as a healthy alternative to pre-workout snacks and as a decadent, yet nutrient dense, treat when any cravings set in. The preparation for this involves minimal prep and almost no cooking!

Author: Karen Abir

Recipe type: Brunch, Eating Clean, Freezer Friendly, Quick & Easy

Cuisine: Eating Clean, Dairy with Isagenix shake powder; Parve with non- dairy/Parve shake powder

Serves: Serve 12-16

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil/butter
• zest of one orange, grated
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1½ cups natural peanut butter, almond butter or a combination of both (no sugar or partially hydrogenated fats added, only pure nuts and salt, or just nuts)
• ½ cup agave syrup or pure maple syrup or honey
• 2-3 scoops Isagenix IsaLean vanilla shake
• ½ cup sliced or slivered almonds, raw or toasted
• ¼ cup organic raisins
• ⅓ cup organic dried fruit; i.e., cherries, cranberries, etc.
• 3 tablespoons organic flax seeds, ground
• 2½ cups organic rolled oats
• ½ cup sunflower seeds
• pinch sea salt, if needed

Instructions

1. Line a square pan with parchment paper. (I use the natural unbleached variety.) Combine first five ingredients in a saucepan over low heat, mixing until fully incorporated and smooth. Remove from heat.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Spread the mixture evenly into the lined square pan , cover and keep in fridge until ready to eat. Eat once fully cooled and set. Cut into squares as needed. Freeze cut-up pieces in a ziplock back and defrost as needed.

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