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It’s snack time (again)! – Chocolate-Apricot Nut Bars

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Photos by Johnny Miller. Courtesy of Whole Living Magazine, April 2012 (source)

Whole Living Magazine did it again! These Chocolate-Apricot Nut Bars were a breeze to throw together (less than 10 minutes!) and were a BIG hit with the boyfriend and other friends.  If you’re anything like me, you snack on say, dried fruit, nuts and chocolate during the day.  Well, why not throw all that into one tasty, wholesome, snack, easy to wrap up and take on the go?! Your friends and co-works will be jealous and amazed when you casually say “these? oh I just whipped ‘em up!”

Chocolate-Apricot Nut Bars

1-1/2 cups dried apricots

1/2 cup raw almonds, toasted

2 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Coarse salt

1/2 oz dark chocolate, melted

1.  Pulse apricots, almonds, 1 Tbsp coconut, and a pinch of salt in a food processor until finely ground.

2.  Line a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with parchment, leaving an inch overhang on all sides.  Transfer mixture to pan and press firmly to form a rectangle.

3.  Use parchment overhang to remove from pan.  Drizzle mixture with chocolate and sprinkle with remaining coconut.

4.  Transfer to the refrigerator and leave until firm, about 15 minutes.  Slice into six (6) bars.  Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.  For snacking on the run, wrap bars individually in parchment paper.

It’s snack time! Kale Dip recipe

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Photo by Johnny Miller. Courtesy of Whole Living magazine's April 2012 issue.

Every month I look forward to receiving my Whole Living and Everyday Food magazines.  I turn down the corners of pages for recipes I want to try.  Inevitably this results in an unmanageable number, but I give it a whirl anyway.  This month, Whole Living graciously provided me with some delicious snack recipes.

You know that feeling when you’re hungry, need a snack, and know that you really should reach for something healthy, but instead all you can see is the package of cookies in your cabinet (or in my case, thin mints in the freezer)? Yeah, me too.  My problem is that I’m always lacking in healthy, yummy, snack options.  Well look no further – this one is an absolute winner! Serve with veggie sticks (original recipe suggests blanched sugar snap peas) for dipping. Ooooh, or use as a sandwich spread.  Orrrr just eat it by the spoonful – it is THAT good!

Kale Dip from Whole Living Magazine, April 2012

Serves 4 (makes 1 cup)

Ingredients

1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 garlic clove, thinly sliced

3 cups thinly sliced kale leaves

Coarse salt

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

Pinch red pepper flakes (optional – if not using, season with freshly ground black pepper)

1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.  Add garlic and kale and season with salt.  Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.  Let cool.

2. Transfer to a food processor.  Add cottage cheese and purée until smooth.  Season with pepper flakes (or freshly ground black pepper) and lemon juice.  Refrigerate for up to 3 days.