Super Seed Crunchy Bars

These Super Seed Crunchy Bars are a nutritious and delicious snack perfect for on-the-go energy. Packed with rolled oats, mixed nuts, and seeds, they provide a satisfying crunch and a wholesome combination of healthy fats, protein, and fiber. Sweetened naturally with dates and enriched with nut butter, these bars are a healthy alternative to store-bought snacks.

For a Serving Size of Two:

Ingredients:

• 40 grams rolled oats
• 20 grams mixed nuts (chopped, e.g., almonds, walnuts, cashews)
• 20 grams mixed seeds (e.g., pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds)
• 2 tablespoons nut butter (e.g., almond or peanut butter)
• 1 tablespoon chopped dates
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Procedure:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped mixed nuts, mixed seeds, chopped dates, cocoa powder (if using), ground cinnamon. Mix well.
• In a separate bowl, gently heat the nut butter and vanilla extract until melted and smooth. This can be done in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds or in a small saucepan over low heat.
• Pour the melted nut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until everything is well combined.
• Line a small baking dish (about 8×4 inches) with parchment paper. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the dish to form an even layer.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set. Once firm, remove from the dish and cut into bars or squares.

Nutritional Benefits:

• Calories: 200 kcal
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbohydrates: 32.3 g
• Fat: 5.8 g