31 days of Whole food breakfast: Almond [anytime] bars

 

Leaving early in the morning means lots of planning and packing.  One thing I have been consciously avoiding as much as possible is the drive-thru.  I saw this recipe and knew it would make a great traveling breakfast, lunch or snack.  I made it in about 20 minutes, which left me plenty of time to scurry around and get everything else ready.  Thought you might like to try it as well!

:: ALMOND [anytime] BARS::

4 c almonds

1 c unsweetened coconut

1 c ground flax seeds - I did it in our coffee grinder

1 c almond butter

1 t sea salt

1 c coconut oil

3 T vanilla

Even though I hadn't planned on changing her recipe, I realized too late I didn't have any honey or maple syrup.  It's perfectly sweet enough for adults without the sweetners, but I will make sure they're on hand next time.  I think the baintrain would have liked it a bit sweeter.

Grind up everything in your food processor, and press into a 9x13 pan.

Refrigerate while you melt a dark chocolate bar over low heat.
Gently spread melted chocolate over almond bars - like icing.

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I threw in the fridge and went to bed - makes hectic school mornings a lot easier. 

Enjoy!
 
Linking with all the other fabulous 31-dayers here 
and to Richella,  Rachel, Jen,  Kristen