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Brain Power Granola Bars
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These chewy and delicious granola bars pack a powerful punch! Loaded with healthy fats and nutrients that support brain health, be sure to double the batch because they will go quick. A overall great school or after school snack!

RECIPE CARD


Servings: 4-6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes


Ingredients

2/3 cup unsalted raw almond butter or peanut butter (can replace with your favorite nut/seed butter)

2/3 cup date paste (1 cup of tightly packed dates + 1/4 cup of water)

1 tablespoon coconut oil 

2 cups rolled oats 

2/3 cup tigernut flour (can replace with almond flour or oat flour)

2 tbsp raw almonds, roughly chopped  

2 tbsp black chia seeds

2-3 tbsp dark chocolate chips

½ cup dried, unsweetened blueberries 

1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 

1 tsp alcohol free vanilla extract 

½ tsp ground cinnamon

Pinch of sea salt

 

Instructions:

1. Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper

2. To make date paste, blend dates with water in a food processor until combined. Set aside

3. In a pot, melt nut butter and coconut oil over medium-heat until the mixture has thinned out, stirring constantly. Lower the heat and simmer for about 2 minutes

4. Add date paste, vanilla, cinnamon and salt to the pot and simmer for another 2 minutes or until mixture has combined. 

Fold in oats, chia seeds, shredded coconut, and chopped almonds.

5. Transfer the mixture into the lined pan and spread out evenly with a spatula. Add chocolate chips on top and gently press into the mixture

6. Place the pan in the fridge for about 1 hour to set. When the mixture has hardened, remove from the pan, and slice into bars

Store bars in fridge or freezer until ready to eat

7. Enjoy! 

 

 

 

 


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