I was looking to find some packaged bars to take with me on vacation as we are staying at a resort, and I am a bit paranoid about the food, for Lennon and myself so I plan to bring a bunch of stuff and snacks from home so I don't have to rely completely on the resort food. I wont be able to bring most of my homemade stuff as they have to be refrigerated, and with travel time, customs, etc... not sure what will make it though. In the process I picked up some organic baby bars from the grocery store- and immediately thought- I can make these!!!! I haven't made any bars really yet for baby, so this is what I created. They are pretty much a power bar as they are packed with superfoods and protein. I have a version of these I make for me, so I figured I'd make some for Lennon following the same idea. The boxed ones are going to have to do for the vacay but these have been great for snacks or for an add on to a meal, she is loving them, and I'm lovin em too! I made them into mini bars for her, but if making for you, just make em a bit bigger. You can always play around with add ons if you keep the base the same, they should work. Ill post a few other variations as I experiment.
Baby Protein Bars
1 Cup organic dates- pitted
2/3 Cups organic raw almonds
1/4 Cup organic goji berries
1 scoop brown rice protein powder (I use Sun Warrior but any protein powder should be fine)
2 Tbs Organic hemp hearts
1 Tbs Organic chia seeds
1/2 tsp Organic cinnamon
1-2 Tbs Water as needed
Put the almonds, dates and goji berries in a food processor and blend until broken down to small pieces. Then add everything else and blend well, add water to get the mixture to stick together and form a doe. You should be able to squeeze it together and it hold its shape.
Transfer to a baking pan and press down firmly. Even out the sides and really press down the mixture into the pan. Mine filled half of a 9x9 pan. You could also roll these into little balls but I find the bar version is easier for little hands and mouths.
Pop it in the fridge for an hour or so, take out and cut into little bars. I actually cut the bars in half, again, easier for little hands to handle. I wrapped them individually in wax paper, stored a few in the fridge for the week and the rest in the freezer.
I've stolen a few of these for my own snacks... not gonna lie...
