No-Bake Chewy Cinnamon Squares

Nutritious snack alert! These nutrient packed-squares are simple for busy parents and perfect for picky eaters. They're an easy way to provide extra protein and healthy fats for a growing body, as well as complex carbohydrates for a developing mind. Round out your picky eater's lunchbox with a "treat" like this!

Prep & Serving Size:

20 minutes

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 scoops Vanilla Healthy Height 
• 3/4 cup quick oats
• 1/4 cup natural almonds
• 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup nut butter of choice
• 4 pitted dates
• 3-4 Tbsp water

Directions:

• Combine oats and almonds in a blender or food processor until they form a flour-like mixture

• Add remaining ingredients (excluding water) and process until combined. The mixture will be crumbly.

• Add water one Tbsp at a time and combine until mixture forms a dough

• Press dough firmly into an 8 inch dish lined with parchment paper, and allow to cool in the fridge before cutting into 16 squares

Tips:

• For a nut-free, school-safe version, replace the almonds with an extra 1/4 cup of oatmeal, and use wow butter in place of nut butter!

For more details and a full recap on the recipe, visit Aimee's Instagram post.