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Years ago, during my last semester of college, I developed a bad habit.

I tried one when I had to wake up early one morning to get to a doctor’s appointment.

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Immediately, I loved the way it tasted.

Almonds and pumpkin seeds, paired with date paste, gave it a chewy texture.

I made it to my appointment and then commuted back to my apartment to start my workday.

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I stayed satiated until about 1:30 p.m., at which point it was time for lunch.

Thanks to these bars, I can actually convince myself to workout in the morning now.

If only I had them back in college.

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