A Nanaimo Bar consists of three layers – a crumb base made with butter, sugar, unsweetened cocoa, graham crumbs, finely chopped nuts, coconut and an egg. The middle layer is a thick, sweet custard and the top layer is a chocolate layer. These are a decadent sweet treat and we love them – as does everyone we know and all of Canada as well, as they have been voted Canada’s favourite confection for many years. I make Nanaimo Bars every Christmas (and a pan or two throughout the year as well!) and need to make a few pans as the holidays go by as they go quickly!
Read More5 pantry ingredients are all you need to make this simple, healthy, delicious and satisfying treat: oatmeal, peanut butter, cinnamon, maple syrup and vanilla. If you want to drizzle with chocolate, then that’s a 6th ingredient!
These are great to make and have on hand for a quick energy snack when that mid-morning or afternoon energy slump kicks in and those tummy grumblies happen. One, maybe two, are all you need to feel satisfied and ready to tackle your next task!
Read MoreHere is a quick square recipe filled with oatmeal, almond butter and chocolate goodness! Love that these are no bake!
Read MoreI love no-bake treats. I also love baked treats. Ok, I love any kind of treats. It’s the quickness and ease of the no baked kind that I appreciate when I’m in a hurry and need to make something! This recipe is one of those!
Read MoreI have been playing around with different ingredients making energy bites, energy balls, snack balls… whatever you call them in your home. There are SO many recipes out there for energy bites, I’m sure my inspiration is an amalgamation from the dozens of recipes I’ve tried over the years! I hope you’ll enjoy it.
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