Sun Butter Energy Bars
These no bake Sun Butter bars are rich and decadent. A nutty, cookie crumb layer is covered with a smooth chocolate layer, an easy dessert that’s reminiscent of peanut butter cups.These sweet and salty homemade energy bars are perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or before or after workouts. These bars have simple, healthy ingredients packed with vitamins and nutrients. Easy to make and easy to store, it’s a recipe you are going to want to save!Switch it up from the usual peanut butter and try these super tasty Sun Butter Energy Bars. The slightly salty sunflower seed butter is the perfect pair for the natural sweetness of honey. Why Sunflower Seed Butter I hear you ask…Sunflower Seed Butter is an edible food paste similar to peanut butter, mainly used as a healthy sandwich spread by people with peanut allergies and/or tree nut allergies.Sunflower seeds are a good source of protein, fiber, vitamin E, zinc and iron. They are packed with vitamins and minerals including Vitamin E, copper, manganese and selenium.If you are new to Sun Butter, this might be a good way for you to try it out! There is something very Reese’s-like about these bars. They are really delicious, and you won’t believe they are free of the top allergens!Sunflower seeds make a great addition to trail mix and add the perfect amount of crunch to salads, but they are also super easy to turn into sunflower seed butter. Think peanut butter, but made from sunflower seeds!You can use it just like you would use a nut butter - in a Seed Butter & Jelly sandwich, in a smoothie or smoothie bowl, mixed into yogurt, and even on ice cream. But you can also use it in these more inventive ways, like whipping it into a creamy sauce, baking it into cookies, or whisking it into soup!There are SO many ways to use sunflower seed butter. It is the perfect substitute for basically any recipe that calls for almond, cashew or peanut butter.Once you discover the ease of making your own energy bars, you might not turn back. They are a super healthy snack that can be made with less sugar and better ingredients than any store bought version. These sunflower butter energy bars have plenty of Vitamin E, healthy fats, protein, and magnesium. With all the good inside, it’s hard to believe they taste as incredible as they do. If you are looking for a sweet, salty, and textured treat that you can enjoy every day, I’d say look no more!
Servings 10
Ingredients
Base Cookie Crust
- 1 cup sunflower seed butter
- 1/2 cup nuts (or seeds) of choice, chopped
- 4 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Optional: Flaky salt and rolled oats for sprinkling
Instructions
Base Cookie Crust
- Line a 7 x 5-inch loaf pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.Place all ingredients into a bowl and mix well together. Press evenly into lined loaf pan and place in freezer.
Chocolate Topping
- Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave at 50% power with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.Pour chocolate over base and spread evenly. Sprinkle with flaky salt and oats. Refrigerate or freeze for at least an hour to set. Cut into 8-10 squares and store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freezer for up to 3 months.
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