When it comes to snacking I suck. If I see a chocolate bar on my desk I wont be able to deny myself it, and unless I have some fruit or a low-cal snack at the ready I will do my best to seek out something sweet and naughty. As I'm trying to shed some lbs and lead a healthier life style this isn't ideal. A friend at work brought in some of these homemade Nakd-style bars last week and I knew I had to try them myself! When a singular 35g Nakd bar costs me over a quid at the gym (yeh, I know) and a pack of four costs £2.50 at Sainsbury's, these homemade versions are far more budget friendly... as well as being totally yummy and full of goodness!You will need1/2 cup dates1/2 cup almonds3 tablespoons sultanas2 tablespoons cocoa powderthe zest of one orangeI used this recipe and can vouch for how easy they are to make! Shove all the ingredients into a food processor and whizz until finely blended. I added a teaspoon of boiling water to help the binding process, and then rolled into little balls using my hands. Pop in a tupperware - you're done! You can make a whole load of varieties - these are choccie orange flavoured, but on Gemma's blog she has recipes for gingerbread, peppermint and pecan pie varieties. I'm going to try gingerbread next!
