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Pistachio, Apricot & Dark Chocolate Energy Bars

WITH MIXED SEEDS, OATS & ALMOND BUTTER

DAIRY-FREE

MAKES: 16 
COOKS IN: 50 MINUTES\SUPER EASY

INGREDIENTS

Olive oil for greasing- 75 g shelled pistachios -100 g mixed seeds
 -250 g rolled oats

8 Medjool dates
-100 g dried apricots
 -50 g quality dark chocolate (70%)- 100 ml maple syrup – 
4 tablespoons smooth almond butter

NUTRITION PER SERVING OF AN ADULT’S REFERENCE INTAKE

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Carrot Fritters

Screen Shot 2018-08-22 at 9.27.23 amINGREDIENTS
2 large eggs
Kosher salt and pepper
12 oz. carrots (about 3 large)
1/4 c. panko bread crumbs/ gluten free BC / Polenta/Buckwheat Flakes /Quinoa Flakes 
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 red chile, seeded for less heat and thinly sliced
1 c. fresh cilantro
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
3 tbsp. olive oil
2 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
Green salad, for serving

 

DIRECTIONS
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  2. Using a food processor with the large grater attachment, coarsely grate the carrots. Add them to the bowl with the eggs and toss to coat. Fold in the panko, then 2 scallions, the chile, and cilantro.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, 1 tablespoon oil, and remaining scallion.
  4. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, then add 1 tablespoon oil. Drop 6 spoons of the carrot mixture into the skillet and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes per side; transfer to a wire rack. Repeat with the remaining oil and carrot mixture, adding more oil to the skillet, if necessary.
  5. Gently stir the feta into the lime-scallion mixture. Serve over the carrot fritters and serve with green salad, if desired.

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