High-Protein Energy Bars Are The Perfect Snack

Yield: 8 bars

Time:

• Active Time - 10 minutes

• Total Time - 40 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup well-stirred tahini

• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

• 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil

• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

• 1/3 cup hemp seeds

• 1/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots

• 1/4 cup finely chopped dried figs

• 1/4 cup pepitas

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave 1/2 cup tahini, 3 tablespoons maple syrup and 2 tablespoons coconut oil, uncovered, on High until the oil is almost melted, about 40 seconds. Stir until melted, then stir in 1 cup oats, 1/3 cup hemp seeds, 1/4 cup each apricots, figs and pepitas and 1/4 teaspoon each cardamom, cinnamon and salt.

2. Line an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2 inch loaf pan with plastic wrap. Press the oat mixture firmly into the prepared pan, creating a compact, even layer. Freeze, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Using the plastic wrap as handles, remove the oat mixture from the pan. Transfer to a cutting board; remove and discard the plastic wrap. Slice into 8 (4 1/2-by-1-inch) bars.

   
   

Source: Eating Well

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