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Trail Mix Bar


This is a wonderfully delicious, easy to make, reasonably healthy snack. If you don't have a food processor, you can chop your trail mix with a knife or bash it with a rolling pin (but put it in a plastic bag first!)

Some days my biggest concern during this social distancing phase is staying healthy, some days it is saving money, and some days it is worrying about food supply. I always feel better when I focus on a "mindless" task like baking, and this recipe helped me address all three of my fears.

Sending healthy thoughts to you and yours!


Ingredients:
2 cups of favorite trail mix (should include nuts, chocolate chips, seeds, dried fruit, etc)
1/2 cup ground flax
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup honey


Method:
Spray a 13 by 9 inch pan with cooking spray, set aside.

 Blitz trail mix and flax in a food processor until you have small and large chunks. Stir in the oats.

Melt the peanut butter and honey in the microwave in 10 second bursts. Pour over the dry ingredients. Mix until everything is thoroughly coated. Pat into the prepared pan and refrigerate for one hour before slicing and serving.

These can be kept in the fridge for a week or in the freezer after being sliced for 3 months.

Enjoy!


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