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7. Simple Superfood Bars

By Sneakz Organic

Ingredients

• 1 cup pecans, raw
• ½ cup coconut oil, melted
• ½ cup honey
• ¼ cup (1 scoop) Sneakz Vanilla Protein Powder
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 cups oats, quick or old-fashioned
• ¼ cup hemp hearts
• ¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds
• 1 cup dried fruit (recommend dried cranberries, blueberries, cherries, bananas, and/or apricots.

Directions

1. Add pecans to food processor. Pulse until a fine pulp.
2. Add melted coconut oil, honey, Sneakz protein powder, vanilla extract, and salt to pecans in the food processor. Turn food processor on until a large ball forms from mixture.
3. Add oats, hemp hearts, and pumpkin seeds to food processor. Turn on until well-combined and mixture is evenly moistened.
4. Lastly add mixture of dried fruits to food processor. Pulse until fruit is lightly chopped and evenly dispersed in mixture.
5. Spread out large piece of parchment paper over a 7×11 baking dish. Transfer contents of food processor to pan lined with parchment paper. Firmly pack mixture into pan until evenly distributed. Place pan in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, or long enough for coconut oil to harden. Slice bars to preferred size, making small cubes for smaller kids (and hands). Cover bars and store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Enjoy!

8. Oats and Quinoa Cereal

By Lisa Richards

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup oats
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 cups water
• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 1/4 cup pecans
• 1 large apple
• 2 large pears
• Almond milk

Directions

1. Combine the oats, quinoa, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and water in a large saucepan.
2. Bring to the boil and then lower the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until oats and quinoa are tender.
3. Serve warm topped with chopped apple and pear, walnuts, pe- cans and almond milk.
4. Add maple syrup or honey for added sweetness.

Disclaimer
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.