Treat your workout with an easy, indulgent homemade “Larabar.”

Yield: Serves 12

Ingredients

• 18 pitted dates
• 1/2 cup unsalted almonds
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup unsalted mini pretzels
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate pieces

Instructions

1. Place the dates in a food processor and chop until broken in to small pieces. Then add the remaining ingredients and mix until a fine, crumbly mixture remains. If you can pinch the batter and it sticks between your fingers, you’re there.

2. Measure 1 Tbsp. scoops and carefully form the balls with your hands.

3. Optional Prep: A) Press into a cake pan to make bars. B) Drizzle melted chocolate over the tops.

Recipe by DietsInReview.com; Images by Kacy Meinecke for DietsInReview.com

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