IVY GOLD - 5 & 6 MONTH UPDATE.

wow, so she just keeps getting older!
it's like she is in some kind of a hurry!
i need to stop and document...

5 months...

and 6 months!

scooting everywhere and sitting up!

we love her to pieces.

HOMEMADE PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP LARABARS.

one of my favorite snacks are peanut butter chocolate chip larabars!

they are incredibly tasty and filling,

but also gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan,

non-gmo, and full of vitamins. 

they aren't cheap, though.

so let's make our own, shall we?

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups dried pitted dates

(visually inspect to make sure you didn't get any pits!)

1 cup peanuts

(healthier to use raw unsalted, but roasted & salted work too)

1/2 cup of chocolate chips

(healthiest to use a broken up dark chocolate bar)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. place all ingredients in your food processor.

2. process for 1-3 minutes until combined.

3. add a few sprinkles of water if you want it stickier,

and process for a few more seconds.

4. press firmly into a large rectangle shape on cutting board.

cut into 10-12 bars.

5. wrap each bar in plastic wrap,

or place in reusable snack bags.

store in refrigerator.

you can change out the fruit, nut, and topping to make any flavor of larabars!

i can't wait to experiment with other flavors.