These sweet, quick and completely healthy snacks are cheaper and better versions of the raw food "bars" - like LaraBars - that have sprung up everywhere and cost a pretty penny.

If you know a chocolate lover, you'll make them a friend for life with this recipe: 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pitted medjool dates, softened in hot water for 10 minutes
• 1 cup nuts/seeds and/or nut/seed butter (walnut, almond, sesame, sunflower, pumpkin)
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa or carob powder
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• ½ cup unsweetened coconut

Instructions:

 Mix everything in food processor, form into balls.  You can put them in the fridge, freezer, or eat them as is. A couple in a plastic container make a great lunch dessert or school snack.