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Matisse & Jack's DIY energy bars are fun to make and eat

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Mmmm! Chocolate chip bars!

We're huge fans of Matisse & Jack's bake-it-yourself healthy energy bars. These are the best-tasting energy bars I've ever had—they are like eating a treat rather than something healthy which means they are perfect for a "guilt-free" dessert night.

Mixing up a batch takes about a minute and best of all kids can help. You add 2/3 cup of applesauce and 1/2 cup of vanilla yogurt to the dry mix, then you spread the mixture into a pan and bake for 30 minutes.  One pan makes enough bars for two girls to have a school snack every day, but since most kids like variety, you can also freeze them and take them out as needed.

We've tried cranberry walnut and the chocolate chip. Guess which version mamma likes better and which version the girls like better?

Points to Matisse & Jacks for being a local (to me) company—which I'd rather support than some huge granola bar conglomerate.

September 14, 2007 in Baking, Kids Will Eat It, Lunchbox fare, School Lunch Ideas |

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Deborah Dowd

LOL! I just got two mixes in the mail today from Matisse and Jack's to try. After your review, I can't wait to try them!

Posted by: Deborah Dowd | September 14, 2007 at 08:54 PM

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