homemade energy bars
Ingredients

Serves 8
Prep 10 mins
■ 140g (5oz) cashews
■ 160g (5 3⁄4oz) dried cherries
■ 150g (5 1⁄2oz) dried dates
■ 80g (3oz) dark chocolate chips

METHOD

1. Line the bottom of a 20 × 20cm baking tray with baking parchment.

2. In a food processor fitted with a blade, whizz the cashews, cherries, and dates for 25-30 seconds.

3. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and whizz again for 1 or 2 minutes or until the ingredients form a ball. Press the mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared tin.

4. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top, and press into the fruit and nut mixture. Cover with cling film and refrigerate overnight.

5. After the bars have chilled, cut into 8 bars. Wrap each bar individually with cling film, and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Recipe taken from Feed Your Fitnessfeed book