Today was Andrew’s first day of Kindergarten. He has been counting down the days until he would strap on his big-boy backpack and join the happy throngs of kids going off to school. I wanted to make a special treat to put in his lunch — something that would be delicious but would also be nutritious and provide energy for his mind and body.
2 cups Walnuts
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1 tablespoon raw honey, melted
1 tablespoon water
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with wax paper.
Place the walnuts, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a food processor. Pulse until well blended and fine, about a minute. Add the melted coconut oil, honey and water and mix until fully combined.
Use a spatula to smear the dough on the wax paper. Create a rectangle that is 8 by 11 inches.
Bake for 12 minutes, or until browned.
Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars. If you’re in a hurry (school starts in 30 minutes!) then pick up the wax paper and place on a cutting board then put it in the freezer. After 5 minutes remove from freezer and cut into bars.
Calories: 154
Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Sodium: 146mg
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Sugar: —