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Protein bars can be expensive. You may get a 10 bars for $10 deal every once in a while (on sub-par bars), but what if you could cut your average cost by 55-60% and still get a delicious product? I'm all about that cost-savings life and if you are as well, give these a shot! What ya need: 1 ounce of dark chocolate, 70% dark 1½ cups of Medjool dates ½ cup of peanuts ½ cup of almonds ½ cup of natural peanut butter (The stuff that only has peanuts, no sweeteners or preservatives. Make it your self if you can.)   Ok, so:     Using a knife, chop the chocolate in to rough chunks. You can make smaller bits, if you like. Throw all of the ingredients except the chocolate in to a food processor and process until you begin to get a paste. You still want to be able to discern small pieces of each ingredient in the paste, so don't puree it. If you have a smaller food processor, do this in batches. When the paste is done, mix in the chocolate chunks. Take this complete ...

A healthy side-dish is always a good choice. Here's a healthy and delicious side dish for you to enjoy. It's a perfect addition to any lean protein, but also tastes great on its own as a snack. Let me know what you think of it! What ya need: 1 pound of fresh asparagus   1 tablespoon of quality olive oil (you don't need extra virgin, unless you prefer it)   1 tablespoon of high-quality balsamic vinegar   1/2 teaspoon of fresh, minced garlic   1/2 teaspoon of kosher sea salt   1/4 teaspoon of fresh ground black pepper Ok, so: Preheat your oven to 425ºF. Cut off the tough lower ends (about lower 1/6) of the asparagus and throw those away. Rinse what's left of the stalk and pat dry. Place these stalks on a cookie sheet, in a single layer, and drizzle with the oil and vinegar. After the stalks are coated, sprinkle the garlic, salt, and pepper over them.  Now bake at 425ºF for 5 minutes. Turn, or toss, the stalks and bake for another 5 minutes. Remo...

I had some cheese straws in Alabama during the holidays once. It's cheese. In a snack. Come on. Make these. (Got this recipe from my friend Mrs. L) What ya need: 1 pound extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated and softened 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon salt Ok, so: Heat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. In a food processor, pulse together cheese and butter until well combined. Add the rest of the ingredients and pulse and pulse until you have a paste-like dough. Now get a icing bag with a star tip and put the dough into the bag. Pipe the dough into even strips on a non-stick baking sheet. Bake these for about 10-15 minutes until the cheese stops sizzling. At that point, remove the straws from the oven and let them cool completely. Store them in an airtight container. Tasty stuff right here.