I don’t know about you guys but I’m so excited for fall! I’ve spent a lot of time running and training outside over the summer and I’m ready for some cooler weather!
Even though I ran my half marathon just a few weeks ago, I’m still keeping my running routine going and I’ve recently incorporated Pure Barre into my workout regimen. I want to get toned and work on my core and what better way to do that right?! I’ve taken 3 classes so far and it’s getting easier. . that first class kicked my butt!!! Wow!
Well, I want to know what you guys do for exercise and to stay fit. . tell me!!! and for those who are interested, I’ve teamed up with some fabulous bloggers today to offer this giveaway so be sure to enter below!
Before we get to the giveaway, I have to share what I’ve been snacking on recently. . these Coconut Almond Flaxseed Granola Bars! They are so easy to make and I just make a big batch and store them in the fridge or freezer (if I’m not going to eat them all within 4-5 days).
Simply throw everything into a food processor:
At this point, I’ve consumed more almond butter than I care to mention. . and I’m addicted to dates too.
Pulse together and voila! You’ve got your mix! At this point, you could even make no-bake energy bites. Just roll this mix into balls and place in your fridge for about an hour. Or, to make the granola bars. . flatten/spread the mixture on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake in the oven!
Be sure and save the recipe below and pin!
Coconut Almond Flaxseed Granola Bars
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten free old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup whole oven roasted almonds no salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup chopped dates
- 1/4 cup organic agave light golden nectar*
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips*
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed meal
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line an 8x8 baking dish or baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Using your food processor, pulse together all of the ingredients until well combined. Remove the mixture from the food processor and onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a rubber spatula to spread evenly and gently press down.
- Turn the oven down to 300 degrees and bake for about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before cutting into squares. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
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The Giveaway!!!
Open to residents within the United States only.
Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by all of the bloggers participating. This is not a sponsored post.
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
September 7, 2015 at 5:49 amI have a fitbit that I LOVE. I am also super excited for running outside now that the weather has gotten cooler.
Yay for the addition of chocolate chips in this recipe 🙂
Mir says
September 7, 2015 at 6:02 amI’m glad you’re a barre convert, Alice. I’m totally ridiculously into it. Like, I get really cranky if I don’t get my barre time in, and I actually OWN my own personal barre. 🙂
And loving the idea of running in cooler weather. Our half-marathons pop up in October, since that’s prime running time here in D.C. It’s so awesome to run in perfect fall weather!
These bars look like the best recovery snack!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
September 7, 2015 at 7:52 amThese granola bars look fab, Alice! Love the fact you can bake these or keep the recipe no-bake! Loving the addition of chocolate chips – so good! Pinned! 😀
Rebecca {foodie with family} says
September 7, 2015 at 8:24 amYou just did a half marathon! Way to kill it!! When I grow up I want to be a runner! For now, it’s Barre, Pilates, my elliptical, and some seriously long walks. I have a Fitbit Charge HR and it keeps me moving when I’m inclined to be sitting. Love this thing!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
September 7, 2015 at 9:48 amI’m so excited for fall, too! It’s almost time to break out all of the apple and pumpkin recipes. These bars look delicious, Alice! I’ve never added flaxseed to granola before, so I will have to try this!
Kelly says
September 7, 2015 at 10:00 amYay, way to go on keeping up with running and signing up for Pure Barre, Alice! 🙂 I alternate between yoga, HIIT workouts as well as very light weight training whenever I have a chance and have wanted to try Pure Barre too but the closest place that offers the classes are too far for me. These bars are the perfect way to fuel up after a workout. Love the coconut and dates in here!
Amy @Very Culinary says
September 7, 2015 at 10:15 amAlice, I totally need to add you to my fitbit workweek hustle challenge, because I know of all people, YOU would keep me motivated. Although, I don’t think I could ever catch you! Love these granola bars – always looking for easy/healthy snacks!
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says
September 7, 2015 at 10:16 amI love all the good, wholesome ingredients in this! And good for your for keeping up your routine even after your marathon!
Harriet Emily says
September 7, 2015 at 10:23 amYum yum yum! I’m totally addicted to dates and almond butter too. They’re two of my favourite foods. These granola bars sound so delicious, and they have so many great flavours! I definitely need to try them!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
September 7, 2015 at 10:48 amThese granola bars look amazing, Alice! I love homemade granola bars because you know exactly what is going in them. These sound delicious!!
Johlene@FlavoursandFrosting says
September 7, 2015 at 2:45 pmGood on you for staying fit! I need to start running again! 🙂
Cailee says
September 7, 2015 at 4:09 pmThis is so great! I just entered as many times as possible lol! I love love LOVE Fit Bit!! So great! …also, this recipe looks amazing!! SO much better than processed over priced granola bars! Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
September 7, 2015 at 4:44 pmYou can never have too much almond butter! Pinning 🙂
Liz says
September 7, 2015 at 6:49 pmThese are the best sounding granola bars I’ve seen in eons! I’m a yoga and treadmill girl—anything to work off those cookie dough samples 🙂
Mira says
September 7, 2015 at 7:19 pmLove granola bars and these look perfect! Summer was nice, but I’m also ready for cooler weather! Love fit bit!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
September 7, 2015 at 8:17 pmI am loving how simple these are! I’ve never made a granola bar in the food processor but clearly I’m doing it wrong! I keep fit chasing my 9 month old and 3 year old around all day… Lol. I wish!
Manali@CookWithManali says
September 7, 2015 at 9:01 pmi love these bars, they look amazing Alice! n awesome giveaway! 😀
Ala says
September 7, 2015 at 10:19 pmYou’re really an inspiration, Alice–I SO want to kick my butt into shape as well! I’ve been eyeing the fitbit and tons of healthy treats lately to keep a fitness streak going. Here’s to more motivation for all of us!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
September 8, 2015 at 7:54 amWhat an awesome giveaway AND an awesome snack bar! I LOVELOVELOVE the combo of almonds and coconut and I’ll dreaming about winning and eating these all day long! Pinned!
hipfoodiemom says
September 8, 2015 at 2:47 pmThanks so much, Taylor!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
September 8, 2015 at 8:13 amLove the giveaway and LOVE these bars! What a perfect snack and so simple to make. I too love almond butter, and dates 😉 Oh and what I do to stay fit is fast walk a mile, probably like 4-5 times/week, and then I have a little weight routine I do. Thanks for the great recipe and giveaway!
hipfoodiemom says
September 8, 2015 at 2:46 pmCan’t wait to see you and hang next month!!! Thanks Allie!!! 🙂
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
September 8, 2015 at 8:26 amWhat do I do to stay fit…. hmmmm. I do an ab workout 5 mornings a week and then I eat (a lot) daily. 🙂 I also chase my dog around, I feel like that counts. My mother has a fit bit and she WON’T stop talking about it. I am cheap, and would rather spend money on food… so I have not purchased one yet. This is a great giveaway Alice, and I am going to check out that class you have been taking to stay in shape, because I need to get into a fitness grove so I can eat all the fattening holiday foods that will be here soon! PLUS I obviously need to snack on these all day, every day! Anything with coconut rocks my world, plus I’m a huge fan of flaxseed and granola… So these are going to happen! Pinned! Cheers, girlfriend!
hipfoodiemom says
September 8, 2015 at 2:46 pmI love it! and hey, chasing the dog around counts as exercise!!! for sure! Thank you, Cheyanne!
Jocelyn+(Grandbaby+cakes) says
September 8, 2015 at 8:45 amGirlfriend you are TOTALLY gonna make me run a marathon before the end of the year if you don’t watch it! Fantastic!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
September 8, 2015 at 9:10 amThese look great Alice! I’m an outdoor exerciser myself, so while I’m sad to see summer go, I’m definitely looking forward to cooler weather. It’s been brutally hot all summer long here!
Zainab says
September 8, 2015 at 9:37 amIt’s fall! And I agree is a nice time to exercise more outside in the cooler weather. I just love these bars!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
September 8, 2015 at 10:45 amThese bars look AMAZING Alice! I have a Fitbit and it is SO great for keeping me active throughout the day – great giveaway!
Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom says
September 8, 2015 at 12:41 pmHip Foodie Mom or Fit Foodie Mom? 😉 Seriously, your dedication to exercise and eating well leaves me in awe. I couldn’t run a half marathon to save my life and I wouldn’t have made it a week when you were doing the 30/30 diet! You’ve got some serious will-power girl!
However, I will say… since moving to the Bay Area, I have been motivated to eat better and just be healthier overall. My husband and I love to hike and bike, so these granola bars would be perfect to throw in our packs and go! Pinning of course.
hipfoodiemom says
September 8, 2015 at 2:45 pmKathleen, hahah, “Fit Foodie Mom” made me laugh! 🙂 I love hiking and biking too!!! Being outdoors is the best!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
September 8, 2015 at 1:39 pmThese bars are perfect for my mid-afternoon snack cravings!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
September 8, 2015 at 2:07 pmYou are such an inspiration with all the running you do. I need to up my running game for sure. Although the crossfit/weight training I do kicks my butt some days. I love these easy granola bars…perfect snack to much on before or after a workout!!!
Maggie Unzueta says
September 8, 2015 at 3:08 pmI soooo need a fitbit. I need to get back into the routine of exercising. Love adding flaxseed to my baked goods. Can’t wait to try your recipe.
marcie says
September 8, 2015 at 4:22 pmThis is such a great giveaway! I run, do TRX, high intensity interval training, and the occasional spin class (I get bored doing the same thing obviously). 🙂 Congrats on finishing your half marathon — that’s such an accomplishment! These granola bars would be the perfect post workout snack!
Ami@NaiveCookCooks says
September 8, 2015 at 10:25 pmThese bars look amazing and such an amazing giveaway!! I have been lately brisk walking on treadmill & doing yoga!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
September 9, 2015 at 6:45 pmYou go lady! I’ve heard so much about good stuff about pure barre workouts! And speaking of good stuff and “barre” – these “bars” are so full of GOOD GOOD stuff! Delicious!
sneha says
September 13, 2015 at 3:17 amWhat an awesome giveaway AND an awesome snack bar! I LOVELOVELOVE the combo of almonds and coconut and I’ll dreaming about winning and eating these all day long! Pinned!
Sue says
October 12, 2015 at 10:57 amThink maple syrup or honey would sub OK for agave?
hipfoodiemom says
October 12, 2015 at 12:18 pmHi Sue! I would use honey!!! Please let me know if you try the recipe! 🙂 Happy Monday!