As my kids will attest, I’m a never ending nag when it comes to how much sugar they consume. Needless to say, I’m not always successful at controlling what they eat as they have access to sweets from many different sources (think friends and school). So, when I come across treats like this from Elana’s Pantry, I get happy. The sugar content comes naturally from dates, there’s an ample amount of protein from the nuts, what more could a parent ask for?
One thing I like to do with these in refrigerate them — it gives them a really nice firm texture (think refrigerated Snickers bar). Also, in terms of ingredients, I’ve played around with these a lot and added things like coconut, changed the nuts around, and even added lemon zest (obviously not with the peanut butter flavor) and they have all been absolutely amazing. This really is the perfect guilt-free treat for the kids and you don’t have to beat yourself up over it. As always, thank you Elana.
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“If you’re in a pinch for time, I have something just for you. Here’s a quick and easy gluten free cookie recipe that requires no baking. I really like making no bake (think no hassle) cookies during the hectic holidays. This one works equally well for Christmas and Hanukkah parties –and is a wonderfully healthy snack throughout the year.
For those of you who aren’t entirely in the mood for Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls and are looking for a chocolate covered peanut butter ball, be sure to see Nut Butter Cups recipe — it’s a delicious no bake, healthier candy recipe that is quite the crowd-pleaser. My husband and children devour them.
