Q & A: How to Make Vegan Energy Bars?

If you’re like us - busy days, endless meetings, always on the go and always hungry – well, we have just the solution! Homemade protein bars, with zero effort but lots of power. This quick and easy-to-make (over the weekend) recipe will keep you satiated.

Lazy Girl’s Energy Bars (Makes about 15 bars) 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dates
• 3/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/3 cup chia seeds
• 1/3 cup ground flax seeds
• 1 cup walnuts/peanuts/macadamia nuts  
• 1/4 cup cacao nibs
• 1/4 cup coconut flakes 
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 or 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil

Method

• In a food processor, put in all the dry ingredients (Keep some aside to add in later if you want chunky bars. If not, add all in.)
• Then add the dates and raisins until you see the mixture start to combine. If you find that it is not binding too well, add a bit of the melted coconut oil or more dates.
• Take the mixture out of the blender and press it into a lined baking pan. Put the pan into the fridge for a couple of hours or more, to set.
• Once solid, cut into portions and store. Wrap in vegan-friendly/organic parchment paper or cling wrap to store. They can be kept for up to a week, but you’ll probably finish them in a matter of days!

Pro tip: For fruit flavoured bars, add in ½ cup of cut up dried fruit or berries into the prepared mix. This mixture can also be shaped into little truffles and drizzled with melted vegan chocolate...yum!

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