- 1¾ cup pitted dates (soaked in warm water for 15 minutes, then drained)
- ½ cup unsweetened dried cranberries
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter (no added sugars or oils, just peanuts. Need alternatives? Try almond, walnut or cashew butter)
- ¼ cup whole raw almonds
- ½ cup instant plain gluten-free oats
Instructions
- Soak the dates in warm water for 15 minutes, and drain.
- Place dates, dried cranberries, almonds, peanut butter, and oats in a food processor and blend until combined well.
- Scoop mixture into a square baking pan, and firmly press down to make an even layer.
- Place in the freezer for 30 minutes to set, then cut into 8 rectangle bars.
- Store in the freezer or fridge.
“When you are discontent, you always want more, more, more. Your desire can never be satisfied. But when you practice contentment, you can say to yourself, Oh yes – I already have everything that I really need.” – Dalai Lama How Think about how this can apply to mindful vs emotional eating.
Be Well ~ Meg @REJOOVwithMeg
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