Vegan Seeded Superfood Protein Bars
These no-bake bars are packed with plant-based protein and omegas found in the superseed – hemp. Fresh dates give them a subtle and nourishing sweetness that is scrumptious and so satisfying. They are perfect for after a workout, in school lunchboxes, or even as breakfast on-the-go.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup Chantal Organics Desiccated Coconut
- 1/2 cup Chantal Organics Hemp Seeds
- 1/2 cup Chantal Organics Hemp Protein Powder
- 4 tbsp Chantal Organics Chia Seeds
- Wet ingredients:
- 20 fresh medjool dates, pitted
- 6 tbsp Chantal Organics Coconut Oil, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp cacao powder
- After blending, add 7 tbsp Chantal Organics Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
instructions
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Step 1.
Soften the coconut oil, by placing the jar in a bowl of warm water. Set aside.
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Step 2.
Add the dry ingredients to a food processor or blender and pulse quickly to keep some texture and give it crunch.
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Step 3.
Place this dry mixture in a bowl and set aside.
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Step 4.
Add the wet ingredients, including the cacao powder, to the food processor and blend until smooth and paste-like. Add a spoonful of water to help with the blending, if required.
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Step 5.
Add the date mixture to the dry ingredients, along with the oats and stir until well combined.
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Step 6.
Press the dough into a 20 x 20cm baking dish, making sure to compact it firmly.
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Step 7.
Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to harden. Remove and cut into bars.
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Step 8.
Store bars in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to a week.
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