Oat And Date Squares Recipes

My grandmother's delicious Christmas recipe, which unbelievably has no added fat. I used walnuts for the nutritional analysis, but you can use pecans or other nuts. You can also substitute dried figs or apricots for the dates. This recipe is also good with white or gluten-free flour.

No milk or eggs required for this portable breakfast treat!

Adapted from Kristen's RAW Recipe, I only swapped out some of the Dates for prunes because I didn't have enough of the Dates to finish the recipe.

They still came out delicious and because of the Prunes this was less in calories.

Homemade Yummy Larabar! (Courtesy of Wellsphere.com)

This is ridiculously low in fat and calories. Generous portions that are very fudgy like a brownie.

homemade protein bars

This recipe was found on www.grouprecipes.com, submitted by chefmeow. "It's very tasty and a nice way to start the morning. Serve them warm or at room temperature." perfect for on the go people.

It's getting to that time of year where leaves change, apples are an abundance,crisp air and best of all the smell of fall. To me the smell of fall is baked pumpkin, apple pie and warm comfort food. Well we can have that in a more healthy way! Get that oven heated and try some yummy Pumpkin Granola! Take your fall apple, put on some Peanut Butter and top with some pumpkin granola! This granola is awesome with oatmeal, yogurt or by the handful! Great source of fiber and protein!! By the way, Holy Mother of Pumpkin! This is so good and clumpy!!! Enjoy!!

A great way to get some of your RDA of fiber and chocolate!

Tangy balsamic and sweet dates make for a perfect combination in this easy marinade! Marinate chicken in this sauce overnight for a flavorful entree.

This recipe was on the Dr. OZ website, as shown during the 3/13/2013 program. NOTE: see nutritional data, as it is VERY high in calories and carbohydrates.

Not-to-sweet Dessert

Yummy

A yummy low-fat dessert!

http://sweetpeaskitchen.com/2011/03/19/bak
ed-apple-walnut-oatmeal/

Filling, packed with fiber, and rich in antioxidants! This is simple to make and reheats great for weekday breakfasts. Easily vegan-ized. Enjoy!

Cherry Pie Lara Bars are one of my favorites, but at almost $1.50 per bar and with the ingredients listed as dates, almonds & unsweetened cherries - I thought to myself...hmmm...couldn't I just make these.....the answer...YES...and here is the recipe. Which by the way saves me 89 cents per bar! WOW!

This recipe is easy to adapt with other dried fruits so feel free to play around with some of your favorite flavors!!! Add unsweetened coconut, a dash of cinnamon or cocoa powder....whatever your healthy heart desires. Enjoy!

A reduced fat version of the Pillsbury winning Savory Crescent Chicken Squares

makes 16 squares

A delicious cake inspired by this one: http://www.aselfconfessedfoodie.com/2010/0
2/cinnamon-squares.html

These healthy squares are low glycemic, low carb, low sodium but oh so good.

A tart, tangy dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth, but also your hunger, with oats and whole wheat flour!

This is an adaptable recipe for granola bars - Go ahead, experiment with it. The molasses gives them a nice rich flavour. They are quite filling, and as a midmorning snack they provide a good energy boost.

Cold, it crunches and pops in your mouth with a bold, nutty taste. Hot, it becomes smooth and more mellow. Either way, buckwheat (kasha) is a healthy, hearty breakfast.