These are sooooooooo GOOD!!! I have to keep them in the freezer so I don't eat them too quickly! These make the perfect pick-me-up either during a busy, active work day or on a beautiful outdoor adventure somewhere!
~ Vegan & Wheat-Free ~
Photo: by Mandy Hengeveld
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups Dates, soaked in warm water for about 10 minutes then drained
1/2 cup Rolled oats
1 cup Hemp seeds
1/3 cup Pumpkin seeds
1 cup Shredded coconut
1/2 cup Ground pumpkin seeds, you can grind whole seeds in a coffee or seed grinder
1/2 cup Green super food powder (choose one with a Spirulina, chlorella blend)
1/2 cup Cocoa powder or carob powder
1/4 cup Sunflower butter or another nut butter
1/4 cup Apple sauce home made (see my 'Crazy easy apple sauce' recipe) or store bought
1 1/2 tsp Vanilla
In a food processor, add rolled oats, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut and ground pumpkin seeds. Blend until all ingredients are coarsely ground. Add soaked and drained dates. Blend again until dates are well combined. Add green super food powder, cocoa or carob powder, seed or nut butter, apple sauce and vanilla. Blend again until well combined. You may need to stop the processor and scrap down the sides a few times until everything is well blended. Line a 9x9inch baking pan with parchment paper and pour mixture into pan. Spread mixture evenly and press down firmly. Place in freezer for 2-3 hours. Remove and cut into bars. Store in air tight container in fridge for up to 3 weeks or in freezer for up to 3 months.
Makes: about 12-16 bars
Prep & chill time:
Prep ~ 30 minutes
Chill ~ 2-3 hours
Total ~ 2.5 -3.5 hours
Love the Power of Food:
Pumpkin Seeds
These little seeds are jam packed with awesome nutrients!! They are a great source of phosphorus, magnesium, iron, manganese, zinc and copper as well as vitamin A, Vitamin B1, B2 and B3. They are also a good source of protein and healthy monounsaturated fats. Research shows that this amazing seed can be used for the treatment of prostate conditions including enlargement of the prostate. Adrenal health is also supported by the nutrients pumpkin seeds can give us. Adding these little gems to your regular diet can support your health in so many ways, why would you not want to include them!!??
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