Nut and Seed Energy Bars
These delicious and nutrient-dense energy bars are perfect as a quick pick-me-up.
Equipment
- Large bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1½ cups cashews
- 1 cup pumpkin seed
- 1 cup almonds whole
- ½ cup chia seeds
- ½ cup dried coconut large flake
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp sea salt
Toppings
- ½ cup dark chocolate melted
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a bowl, combine the almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds and coconut flakes. Toss until combined.
- Pour in the maple syrup, vanilla, olive oil and salt and toss again. Allow to sit for 5 minutes for the chia seeds to thicken.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking pan. Using the back of a spoon or spatula, form an even layer, ensuring it’s compact. Place in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool completely for at least an hour before slicing. Transfer the slab to a cutting board, and carefully slice into 16 bars. Microwave the chocolate and coconut oil, and drizzle over the bars, if desired.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Sub sunflower seeds or different nuts if needed. Be mindful of the volume (larger nuts like pecan may need to be chopped).
- Use brown rice syrup for a stickier bar
- Add dried cranberries, raisins, or cacao nibs for variety. Make sure that the mixture still sticks together.
- Don’t want to go through the process of melting and drizzling chocolate? Mix chocolate chips directly into the batter.
Nutrition
Calories: 404.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.2g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 34.4g | Saturated Fat: 8.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 78.2mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 5.2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 5.2IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 95.9mg | Iron: 2.6mg