Fig & Nut Energy Bars
These raw fig and nut bars are full of wholesome ingredients. The perfect snack to take along when you are on the go. Can easily customize ingredients to substitute what you have on hand.
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups almonds
- 1 cup dried figs, stems removed or dates
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 1/2 cup pumpkin (or hemp or sunflower) seeds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, blueberries, raisins, goji berries, or other fruit of choice
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Line a 8 x 8-inch baking pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some over hanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.Into a food processor,combine almonds, figs and coconut and process until broken down and crumbly. Add pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, flaxseed meal, coconut oil, cinnamon, and honey. Pulse just until combined. Be careful not to over process as its nice to have texture variance and different sized “bits” in your superfood bars.Chill for 30-60 minutes in the fridge before cutting,which allows them to set and hold together better. Remove from the pan and place onto a cutting board. Cut into 8 bars or 16 squares and store fridge for up to1 week or in freezer for up to 3 months.Notes: This recipe is very versatile, you can easily substitute different nuts or seeds in equal portions in order to suit your taste. If mixture is too dry, add in more figs or honey and if mixture is too wet just add in more seeds or nuts. Almost impossible to mess this recipe up!