Homemade Apple Cinnamon LARABAR

1 cup dried apples
1 cup dates, pitted (use Medjools over Deglets – they bind better)
2 cups cashews
1 lemon, grated zest of
1/2 vanilla bean, seeds of

1 TBS Cinnamon

Chop the dried apples in a food processor. 

 Place the apples in a large mixing bowl. Chop the dates in the food processor until gooey and scrape those into the mixing bowl with the apples. Chop the cashews in the food processor until they resemble coarse crumbs. Empty the cashews into the mixing bowl. Add the grated lemon zest and the vanilla bean seeds to the fruits and nuts. 

Mix thoroughly by hand (knead it if you have to) and press into an 8 or 9-inch baking pan to about 1/2-inch thickness. Refrigerate for 30 minutes then turn the square out onto a cutting board. Slice to desired size and shape. Makes 10 1.7 x 4.25-inch bars.




Just a quick reminder, Apricot Press, (My healthy cookbook publisher) Is also in the healthy food business.  They offer the opportunity to buy healthy food, that will store over a long period of time, in bulk... FOR A FREAKISHLY LOW PRICE!!!!

This month, Dried apples are on the list of stuff you can order through them, so you can make the above recipe.  Here's the info from Apricot Press

If you're trying to save money, or just build up some healthy food storage, (which I highly recommend)  THIS IS A GREAT OPTION FOR YA!

Store what you eat, eat what you store.
     We believe that we have created the most economical system for eating healthy, while building economic security.  Our simple, healthy food is free of added sugar, salt, dyes, and fat.  It is packaged in economical sizes made to be used and re-sealed as part of your daily routine -- not piled in the basement to eventually spoil and be thrown away.  If you buy with us on a consistent basis and rotate and eat what you are buying as part of a healthy, daily meal plan, your family will be healthy and you will be able to accumulate a year's supply of food to protect against rising prices and rainy days.
     We are e-mailing you details of what we are buying, what it will cost and how it will be packaged for you.  Then, if you want to buy any of these items, we can add your order to ours and we will both save  money.  If you have friends, neighbors, or family members who you think might be interested in buying these healthy, simple, bulk foods, please forward this e-mail to them or send their e-mail address to us.

     This week we are ordering dried apples, lentils, freeze dried strawberries, rolled oats.
     Dried apples:  1-1/2 lb. clear plastic, zip-lock container  $4.44
     Brown lentils:  2-1/2 lb. clear plastic, zip-lock container  $2.60
     Freeze dried strawberries:  4 cup clear plastic, zip-lock container  $4.92
     Rolled oats: 2 lb. clear plastic, zip-lock container $1.30
     Shipping costs will be added.  All packages are re-sealable
     Orders need to be received by Friday, February 22, 2013

Recipe tip:
Ultimate breakfast - 250-300 calories of super nutrition
1/3 C rolled oats (dry)
1 C yogart (I like plain best)
fruit on top - whatever is in season: blueberries, strawberries, sliced apples, banana, pear, peach or use dried fruit.
*for omega 3's, sprinkle flax seed on top

**We are building our e-mail list and would like your help.  If you send us an e-mail address and they place an order with us, you will receive a $3.00 credit on your next order.  Help us build our contact base and save money as you  build your food storeage.

If you have any questions, please contact me.
Thanks,   Robyn
801-367-0706