These homemade seed and nut bars are chewy, energizing and delicious. Packed full of crunch, they are super easy to make and perfect for a healthy snack.

You will get a burst of energy and wholesome goodness in every bite. If you love to get outside and re-energize your exercise routine and as you take to the trails to walk, run or bike, tuck one of these bars into your pocket for an energy-boosting treat on your all-day adventures. They provide slow-burning carbohydrates for refueling your body, as well as protein for to keep you full for longer.

The bars don’t even require baking-and taste so much better than any bars you can buy! It starts with seeds, and lots of them! Seeds are an essential part of a plant-based diet. They are like little nutritional powerhouses.

These bars contain the kings of the seeds like hemp, chia, pumpkin and sunflower and these bars certainly deliver on nutrition, being power-packed with protein, essential fatty acids and fibre.

Quick and easy to make, and best of all you get to say what goes in them. The recipe is completely customisable. Use whichever seeds, nuts and dried fruits you love best. Then switch up and reinvent the bars with new ingredients every time you make them.

I lightly roasted the seeds and nuts to boost the flavour and give that little bit of extra crunch but you can skip this step if you prefer. These bars take under 10 minutes to prepare, are packed with healthy ingredients. Plus, they are absolutely delicious!

Have you ever made energy bars that were so good you couldn’t stop eating them? Yeah, these are those bars. I have been loving making variations of this basic recipe for years. They are so simple, quick and satisfying,

Don’t be afraid to dream up new flavors. Almond Butter & Chocolate? Yep. Healthy Seedy Brownie? Uh huh. Apricot Cashew & Tahini (sesame seed butter) Oh my! Super Mega Seedy? Yeah, this is happening.

Sunflower seeds are a great choice to use as they are rich in vitamin E, magnesium and selenium – nutrients that protect virtually every square inch of our bodies.

And hemp seeds –the healthiest of the bunch – are a complete protein, loaded with Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, and contain all 19 essential amino acids, which are essential for optimum health.

You could think of these delicious bars like a healthy trail mix in a bar! I stash these in the freezer and remove them about 5 minutes before eating. Then I always have a pick me up ready on hand.

Why you are going to love these bars:

They are packed with healthy fats and nutritious ingredients

You can make many substitutions and customize them depending on your personal preferences

They are sweetened with natural sweeteners and have no refined sugar.

You can make them ahead of time, and these can become a grab-and-go healthy breakfast

You can use them broken up on top of smoothie bowls or yogurt

They taste A-MA-ZING! these were a big hit at my house, gone by the second day! Say goodbye to empty calorie store-bought bars! These easy to make, super-seed energy bars are loaded with nutrients and are seriously yummy.

These bars are perfect for busy mornings, a post workout snack, or whenever you crave a satisfying treat that doesn’t compromise on health. Ideal for meal prep, these energy snack bars are set to become your go-to snack for daily adventures.

Healthy Seed & Nut Protein Bars

Chewy, crunchy, nutty – These Healthy Seed & Nut Bars are the perfect no bake snack. Chop,melt and stir then press into a tin, ready for a grab and go snack or breakfast on the go.

 

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating breakfast, clean eating dessert or snack, healthy seed & nut protein bars, no bake protein bars, no hake nut seed protein bars, nut and seed bars no bake

Servings 10

Ingredients

• 1 cup walnuts or almonds
• 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 1 cup any mix of seeds -pumpkin, sunflower, hemp, sesame. chia
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/2 cup peanut (or any nut or seed) butter
• 1/4 cup protein or collagen powder
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 orange, juice and zest
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Drizzle- Optional

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

• If you wish to increase the flavour of your bars, roast your nuts first. To do this, preheat your oven to 350°F and spread the nuts onto a baking sheet; bake the nuts for 7 to 8 minutes, until lightly toasted and fragrant.

  I toast my seeds too, in a frying pan, gently heating and stirring for a few minutes. It is optional but does increase the flavour a lot!

  Line an 8 x 8-inch baking 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 nuts into a food processer and process until broken down and crumbly.

  Add all other ingredients dates, nut butter, seeds, protein powder, coconut oil, vanilla, orange juice and zest and pulse a few times to combine.

  Be careful not to over process as its nice to have texture variance and different sized “bits” in your seed and nut bars.

  Press the mixture into the bottom of your pan or dish evenly.

Chocolate Drizzle- Optional

• Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave 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.

  Once melted, drizzle over the top of the bars using a spoon. Place back in fridge for 30 minutes to set.

  Once firm and set, cut into 10-12 bars or smaller squares depending on your size preference.

   

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