Nothing says Fall is almost here like back to school! Be prepared for after school snacks and cool fall days with these tasty bites.

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Back To School Spiced Apple-Nut Bites

Looking for a quick, back to school snack? Something quick you can whip up for the kids when they come home? 

Course Snack

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 10 Bites

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. Cashew Nut Butter Any Nut Butter Works
• 1 tbsp. Applesauce
• 1/4 tsp. Apple Pie Spice
• 6 Dates (pitted)
• 2 tbsp. Unsweetened Shredded Coconut

Instructions

• Place Dates, Cashew Nut Butter, Apple Pie Spice and Applesauce in a blender. Blend the ingredients together until smooth
• Place the batter onto parchment paper and pop it in the fridge for 5 minutes until it firms up. 
• Remove the batter from the fridge and form into bite sized balls. 
• Roll balls into coconut and serve!
• Store balls in covered container and store in the fridge. 

Tis the Season to eat sweets?  If you are anything like me, your days are filled with obstacles of chocolate, cookies, brownies, candy and Christmas baked goods. When I was a teacher, the lounge was totally off limits for me.

I make my own baked goods that I can take with me in case I feel the creeping of a sweet tooth.

Kimberly’s Easy Bark Recipe

Ingredients:

• Almonds, hazelnuts and Macadamia Nuts (you can combine or make separate batches of each type of nut. I’ve done many different versions.)
• Dark Chocolate Chips (Enjoy life brand)

Process:

1. Chop nuts in food processor.
2. Place nuts on a piece of Parchment paper. (I use a silpat-best investment ever!)
3. Melt chocolate chips
4. Pour melted chocolate over the nuts and quickly mix them with a rubber spatula.
5. Spread the bark out on the paper and allow it to cool and dry for 6-8 hours.

What are some of your favorite treats? Share links, recipes and ideas in the comments below.

It is all about being prepared and making things easier.

Check out these easy, quick snack ideas:

First some tips:

1. Make in advance
2. Freeze or refigerate snacks ahead of time.
3. Bag, tupperwaror pre-package ahead of time.
4. Be prepared!

Classics:

• Almonds, nuts, dried fruits (in moderation), Make your own Paleo approved trail mix
• Veggies and fruits
• Hard boiled eggs (make a dozen on Sunday, peel them and refrigerate for a quick grab snack)

Some of my favorite recipes, new ideas  and pinterest ideas:

• Beef Jerky or meat sticks (try to make your own, get them from a butcher or order them so they are nitrate free, sugar, gluten and soy free- read the labels!)
• Honey nut cereal 
• Apple Muffins
• Nut butter and veggies to go
• Kale, Carrot,veggie or Banana Chips
• Fruit Roll Ups (homemade)
• My all time Favorite: Paleo Crunch with berries
• Lara Bars or try these (homemade) Lara bars
• Checkout Paleo Parents Pinterest board for some great muffin recipes

What can you add to my list? What do you do for snacks? Share so that we can all breathe easier during the stressful back to school days!