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As I have written before we have made Granola Bars at home a few times. In fact I love them so much that I made it my misson one month to make them every weekend to try and perfect as recipe.

Then my wife found this recipe for Cashew Coconut bars and I was a little apprehensive. No Granola? How could this work? And also baked, and with not much in the way of wet ingredients I had no idea how these would hold together.

But they do. And I was intrigued to try them…

So I made these Cashew Coconut Snack bars. Last week in fact and everyone around the house loved them so much in a small batch in a 8×8 pan that I decided to double the recipe and use a 9 x 13 inch pan for this batch that I made today.

So here is the recipe that I used today (doubled so no one has to do the math)

Cashew Coconut Snack Bar Recipe

Ingredients

To the left you can see how these look when mixed

• 2/3 Cup of Honey
• 1/2 Cup finely ground Almonds (slivered would work instead if you want)
• 2 Tablespoons Almond Butter
• 1 1/2 Cups of shredded Unsweetened Coconut
• 1 Cup Dried Cranberries
• 2 Tablespoons Chia Seeds
• 2 2/3 Cups Unsalted Cashews ground roughly

Directions

1. Ok, first of all start up the oven and preheat to 300 degrees. I know this is not very hot but nuts can be delicate and burn at a higher temperature.
2. Mix the first four ingredients together; honey, almonds, almond butter, and coconut. You will find that this forms a kind of thick paste
3. Now you can add the cranberries and chia seeds, this will thicken everything up quite a bit
4. Finally add in all the ground cashews. I made sure that they were pretty big still to add a bit of that soft cashew crunch. This will really thicken up this batter and it will stick together but not terribly well, which is fine
5. Next put this in a 9×13 inch pan that is lined with parchment paper, this will stop it from sticking to the pan
6. Now you need to flatten the mixture hard. As with my Granola Bars, I found that putting a piece of parchment paper on top helps. I can then use my hands to flatten the mix, and then pushing the mix down very hard and flat with an 8×8 inch pan on top I can really flatten it
7. Put the pan in the oven uncovered for 20 minutes, let cool on the stove for a bit after, and then put in the fridge to harden for an hour or so. I think that the cooking really makes these stick together and the fridge hardens them up

This will give you, I think 16 little bars 4 wide and 4 long cut out of the pan

Try this out and see how you liked it. I thought it was fantastic!

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People have grown tired of jumping from one diet to another.  There are so many out in the marketplace and most don’t work.

In fact going on one of these diets usually means an increase in their weight.  Losing 20 pounds and then gaining back 30.  They are not worth the effort or time it takes to do them.

If diets aren’t working – what are you supposed to do in order to get healthy and lose weight?

Remember that diets don’t change eating patterns or choices you make long term.  They have specific guidelines to follow and food to eat.

When you’re on a diet you don’t learn how to change your thoughts or choices.  Plus you don’t learn how to eat properly.  With a healthy lifestyle you are retraining yourself to make better choices.  You’ll see the benefit of planning a long term approach.

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Benefits Are Long Term

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A healthy lifestyle offers a long term solution.  Think years instead of months.  Diets last only months and only work when you are working them.

Making better choices every day for a year is better than a diet that lasts two or three months.

You’ll see results over time, but they will be lasting results.  Not ones that are here when on the diet and gone when you’re done.

Small Changes Create A Big Impact

After years of eating junk food and unhealthy options – you’ll need to retrain yourself to pick those healthier choices.

Diets do not teach you how to do this.  They have you jump all in and then you get overwhelmed and stop.

Instead make small changes daily.  You might not think this will make a huge impact, but these changes over time will start to snowball.

They’ll gain momentum to a healthier you in the future.

Eating A Balanced Diet

The goal of a healthy lifestyle is to eat a nutritionally balanced diet.  Getting enough fruits, vegetables, whole wheat, fish and healthy fats.

Taking out processed foods that contain too much salt and sugar.

Some diets don’t offer this option.  They take out important foods that your body needs to survive.  Essential vitamins and minerals.  Sometimes even encouraging an unhealthy diet.

A healthy lifestyle is a better choice if you want to take a long term approach to your eating habits.

You don’t have to do it all at once, but make small changes at a time.  By switching you’re eating habits you’ll start to see yourself eating food that is better and more balanced for you.

You’ll feel better and start to make the right decisions for your health.

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Success mostly comes through hard work and determination. A lot of people begin fitness programs and then fall off mid-way through the journey. Actually most people do. Every January the gyms get packed and by the middle of February most of the newbies are gone.

Even with a fitness tracker that monitors your progress, it is difficult to realize your goals if your are not prepared to go the whole distance.

How can you stay motivated and maintain a robust exercise routine?

This is the question that a lot of people grapple with when they start exercising and realize that it is not some walk in the park. Results will only come through consistent hard work.

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These are some of the ways in which you can stick to your fitness goals in order to achieve any meaningful results.

Set Fitness Goals That Mean Something

Why do you want to keep fit? Do you want to have the ability to choose your clothes from a huge selection? Is it because you want to have the strength to play with your kids?

Establish a fitness goal that actually means something to you and work towards achieving it.

Some people simply want to stay healthy for their loved ones. What matters most is that you set goals that have great meaning in your life.

This will help you push yourself even when the going gets tough.

Have A Source Of Motivation

You can be motivated to exercise by the possible end results. Think of how much your life will change for the better when you stay fit.

Use this to push yourself in order to achieve meaningful results. Your source of motivation can also be your fitness goals.

What is it that offers you encouragement or makes you want to succeed whenever you feel like giving up on your fitness regimen?

Answering that question will help you stay focused and achieve your fitness goals.

Consequences Of Not Exercising

What are the consequences of not exercising? Think of all the health complications that may arise as a result of not living a healthy lifestyle.

The concern for your health should be enough to help you maintain fidelity to your fitness routine.

There are many health complications that come with staying unfit and that should be enough to make you want to exercise.

Find A Support Group

Having a strong support system is very important in your quest to exercise on a regular basis. Your family members, colleagues and friends can provide a strong support network that would come in handy when you feel like giving up or deviating from your set goals and objectives.

Lean on them for support and find the strength and motivation to carry on. Training in a group and competing against one another can also give you a strong support network.

These are some of the ways in which you can stay focused and maintain a regular fitness program. It’s never easy to exercise, quite honestly most people hate it but the benefits of staying fit are many and very important.

With time it becomes fun and a normal part of your every day life. Living a healthy life is very fulfilling and joyous.

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