Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Peanut-dates energy bars

Chilly winter mornings conjure up childhood memories of a glass of warm milk and mom-made "peanut laddoos"! Here's an attempt to recreate that memory with a slight twist for my kids and to be honest, for me too! The "gingery notes" pair up perfectly with peanuts and jaggery imparting a special aroma that is sure to tantalize those refined taste buds!
Ingredients 
2 cups roasted unsalted peanuts
1/2 cup pitted dates
1/2 cup chopped jaggery
3-4 tbspn dried coconut flakes or pieces 
3-4 tspn dry ginger powder or fresh grated ginger 
A dash of nutmeg
1 tbsp Ghee or coconut oil

Pulse all ingredients in a food processor or a high power blender like Vitamix/Blendtec. Empty into a mixing bowl and mix some ghee/coconut oil to bring it all together to bind it. Spread it in a greased dish and let it cool before cutting into pieces. Alternately they can be rolled into laddoos or rolls. Store at room temperature in a air-right container.



A quick on-the-go snack is ready for those crazy school mornings or right before that soccer practice or dance class in the evening!