We are always looking for fast snacks to grab on the go and I know this will only be more useful when baby number 2 arrives and as my little one gets older. For those busy families, this bar is for you! These take 2 minutes to create and only 13-15 minutes to bake. These taste similar to Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars from Quaker.

Chewy Chocolate Chip Paleo Bars

~Makes about 14 bars

Ingredients:

• 1/2 C Almonds
• 1/2 C Walnuts
• 1/4 C Unsweetened Coconut flakes
• 1 Tbsp. Almond Meal
• 1/3 C Honey
• 1/4 C Mini Chocolate Chips
• 1/4 C Raisins

Process:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Line a baking sheet with Silpat or Parchment paper
3. Place Walnuts, Almonds and Coconut shreds in a food processor, Chop until nuts are well chopped
4. Pour nuts in a large bowl and add honey, almond meal, raisins and chocolate, mix with a spoon
5. Place mixture on the cookie tray and flatten with a large metal spatula, make sure everything is packed together well
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes. You do not want to overcook, the edges should be just slightly golden but not browned
7. Remove and let cool completely until the bars are firm.
8. Use a pizza cutter to slice the bar into 2″ x 6″ bars

*These can be wrapped in parchment paper for a quick grab and go snack or stored in a tightly sealed tupperware container for a week.

Chocolate Coffee Brownies

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Almond Butter
• 1 Cup Chocolate Chips
• 1 tsp. Vanilla extract
• 1 Tbsp. Coconut Oil
• 2 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder
• 1/2 Cup Coconut Flour
• 1 tsp. Baking Soda
• 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
• 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup
• 1/2 Cup Chopped Hazelnuts (any nuts)
• 1/2 Cup Brewed decaf coffee (or caffeinated)

Process:

1. In a saucepan melt coconut oil at a low temperature.
2. Add Chocolate chips, almond butter and vanilla extract, stir and melt at a low temperature until smooth.
3. In a mixing bowl combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and baking powder.
4. Slowly add the maple syrup to the mixing bowl. Mix well.
5. Add the chocolate sauce to the mixing bowl and mix well.
6. Add brewed coffee to the mixing bowl and mix well.
7. Stir in hazelnuts.
8. Pour batter into a 9×13 greased baking pan.
9. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes. (Keep a close eye on them after 10 minutes- if they over cook they will be dry and crumbly.)

These are warm, chewy brownies. They stay moist and delicious. My husband made an awesome brownie sundae with them by heating it in the microwave for a few seconds and topping it with Coconut Milk Ice Cream.  I cut them into shapes with a cookie cutter for a Halloween photo shoot for Paleo Lifestyle Magazine. You will love these treats!