to Leah re: food on the go-recipe for raw food bars

[Guest guest]

Hello, Leah

I also used to get frustrated with trying to find time to prepare

foods that were portable. I came up with a solution by making a big

batch of raw food bars that I keep individually wrapped in the

freezer. I just toss one in my purse, and it is thawed out by the

time I need it. I don't have any exact measurements in the recipe,

but you will get the idea: This works well also if you want to add

in raisons, berries, etc.

 

 

appx 2 cups of mixed raw nuts (almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, etc)

appx 1 cup sunflower seeds

appx 1/2 cup sesame seeds

couple of bananas (I sometimes use organic baby food bananas,

apples, or pears)

a little raw agava nector if you like it sweeter, or some dates

 

I chop the nuts finely in a food processor, then transfer them to a

bowl. I leave the sunflower and sesame seeds whole because I like

the " crunch " , but you can grind them as well, if you like. I put

the chopped nuts in a large bowl and blend in the mashed banana or

baby food (pear baby food makes a delicious one) You can also add

in some chopped dates or apples for texture. Anyway, stir it all up

(a fork works best) until it resembles a dough like consistancy. I

turn the whole mess out onto a piece of wax paper and roll it up

(like the slice and bake cookies you can buy) I refrigerate it just

for a few minutes to set up, then slice it like the cookie dough. I

put the " rounds " in my food dehydrator (bought mine at a flea market

for $3 bucks!) and dehydrate for about 4 hours. These store well

in the fridge, or can be frozen. I keep small ziplock bags with

about 4 each in it in the freezer so I can just toss the bag in my

purse when I go out. They defrost in about hour and will keep all

day. I sometimes add in fresh berries or a little organic cocoa

powder or carob. It is fun to experiment with different flavors. I

hope you all enjoy it. Let me know how it works for you or if you

need further info!!

Brenda

[Guest guest]

Wow, this sounds like a great recipe!! Thanks for sharing. Do you soak all of

the nuts first?

 

Susan