Almond Energy Bar
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- Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
1/2 cup slivered almonds1/2 cup pecans1/4 cup almond or sesame seed meal1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut1/4 cup almond butter1/4 cup coconut oil (check your local health food store)1 tsp pure vanilla extract1/2 tsp of raw honey1/4 teaspoon sea salt1/2 cup dried cranberries or blueberries
1.On a cookie sheet, toast nuts and shredded coconut until golden brown (you may need to shake the tray once or twice to make sure they cook evenly).
2.Once toasted, pour mixture into a food processor and pulse until nuts are chopped and the mixture becomes coarsely ground.
3.In a mixing bowl, melt coconut oil and almond butter (about 20 seconds). Remove from microwave and stir until smooth.
4.Add vanilla extract, honey and sea salt. Mix thoroughly.
5.Fold in nut mixture and almond (or sesame seed) meal until mixed thoroughly.
6.Fold in blueberries/cranberries.
7.Press mixture into an 8 by 4 loaf pan.
8.Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until firm.
9.Cut “loaf” width wise. Should make 6 good-sized bars.
10.Enjoy! (or, if you don’t plan to eat immediately, you can store the bars in the refrigerator, covered loosely with a paper towel and plastic wrap
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANGELAGIZA.
2.Once toasted, pour mixture into a food processor and pulse until nuts are chopped and the mixture becomes coarsely ground.
3.In a mixing bowl, melt coconut oil and almond butter (about 20 seconds). Remove from microwave and stir until smooth.
4.Add vanilla extract, honey and sea salt. Mix thoroughly.
5.Fold in nut mixture and almond (or sesame seed) meal until mixed thoroughly.
6.Fold in blueberries/cranberries.
7.Press mixture into an 8 by 4 loaf pan.
8.Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until firm.
9.Cut “loaf” width wise. Should make 6 good-sized bars.
10.Enjoy! (or, if you don’t plan to eat immediately, you can store the bars in the refrigerator, covered loosely with a paper towel and plastic wrap
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANGELAGIZA.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 183.4
- Total Fat: 16.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 49.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 8.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
- Protein: 3.1 g
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