Before we launched our new Vega Whole Food Energy Bars, I made these bars up myself, a fresh batch each week. No cooking required; all you need is a food processor.

• 1 cup dates (non-dried works best)
• 1 serving Berry or Chocolate Vega
• ½ cup almonds
• ¼ cup sesame seeds
• ¼ cup cranberries or blueberries
• 1 tsp lemon zest or lemon juice

Process all ingredients in a food processor until roughly chopped (not too fine) and combined. Remove mixture from processor, put on clean surface and add 1 cup rolled oats plus ½ cup frozen cranberries or blueberries. Knead mixture until smooth, roll out with a rolling pin (put wax paper on top to prevent mixture from sticking to rolling pin) to desired bar thickness and cut into individual bars. As the bars dry they become easier to handle. Makes approximately 12 x 50g bars.