Homemade Energy Bars

Simply put, Chunks of Energy Bars are all-natural cubes of goodness, so we asked the folks who make them at Dancing Star to share their recipe. Adapt it by adding your favorite seeds, nuts, and dried fruits, and get ready for more energy.

Ingredients

• 1 c honey
• 1 c peanut butter
• 1 c carob powder
• 1 c sesame seeds
• 1 c sunflower seeds

Directions:

1. Heat honey until warm, then add peanut butter slowly, until just mixable.

2. Stir in remaining ingredients and press into oiled 8 by 8 inch pan.

3. Chill for 1 hour. Cut into 25 small squares. Keep in fridge for up to 1 month; freeze indefinitely.

To order a 4-pound sampler ($28 and up) or to find a store that sells Chunks of Energy near you, go to danstarco.com.

Apple Smile Snacks

Yield: 4 Apple Smiles

Ingredients

• Smooth peanut butter
• 1 red apple, cored and sliced into eighths
• Squeeze of lemon juice
• Miniature marshmallows

Directions

1. Spread peanut butter on one side of each apple slice (squeeze a little lemon juice over the apple if not serving immediately).
2. Place four miniature marshmallows on one apple slice and then lay another apple slice, peanut butter side down, on top.