Fergie's No Bake Granola Bars

Sick of spending money on granola bars that are full of sugar, preservatives and

no true nutritional value?  I made these for my kids who all play sports and are always hungry. 

Easy to make, super yummy and with way more goodness than store bought. 

3 Cups Raw Oats 

1 Cup Whole Grain Cereal (I used Cascadian Farm Whole Grain Squares), Hand Crumbled 

1/2 Cut Raw Sunflower or Pumpkin Seeds

1/2 Cup Raw Sesame Seeds

1/2 Cup Raw Hemp Seeds

1 Package Graham Crackers, Hand Crumbled

1 Package Milk, Semi-Sweet or Carob Chips 

1/2 Teaspoon Salt 

4 oz. Organic Grass Fed Butter, Unsalted 

1/2 Cup Coconut Nectar or Agave Nectar 

1 Cup Raw Honey 

1/2 Cup Almond Butter 

1/2 Cup Peanut Butter 

1 Tablespoon Vanilla 

Start building all your dry ingredients... 

This is the cereal I used... 

Use your hands to crumble it up... 

Combine the sunflower seeds... 

And the sesame seeds in a dry pan and toast for just a couple of minutes... 

Do not leave unattended they will burn! 

They should only be lightly toasted... 

Combine in the bowl... 

Add the flaxseeds... 

Add the crumble graham crackers... 

Whenever you are going to measure a syrup or honey... spray your measuring cup 

with cooking spray... It will make your life much easier... 

Measure your butter, syrups, vanilla ... 

Add the peanut butter and the almond butter... Simmer on low and whisk continuously 

until smooth... 

Don't forget your chips.... 

Remove the mixture from heat and add the honey... Allow to cool if you want the chocolate chips to stay whole... add when warm and it will melt the chips... 

Add the mixture... 

Using your hands get in there and mix well... 

Spray a large casserole ... 

Press down with your hands or spatula...  Place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm... 

Cut and enjoy!!! 

They are amazing!!!!!  

Fergie's Paleo Sweet Bites

I am trying really hard but although I don't usually crave sweets, the moment you tell me I shouldn't have them ... I CRAVE THEM!!!  I developed this recipe with a friend in mind... this is for you CF... 

1/2 Cup Cranberries, Dried, & Unsweetened

1/2 Cup Raisins, Unsweetened, Natural 

1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla 

1/2 Cup Pecans

1/2 Cup Flaxseed Meal 

1 Cup Coconut, Unsweetened 

2-4 Tablespoons Water 

Soak the cranberries and raisins for at least an hour... drain well and place with vanilla in food processor.

Process until almost smooth.

Add the remaining ingredients except the water.  Pulse and slowly add water 1 tablespoon at a time 

until you achieve a dough consistency.  (You want to be able to shape into small rounds) 

Shape using a 1 inch cookie scoop.

Keep refrigerated.