Nut, Fruit & Seed Protein Bars
A hearty snack bar– a one-bowl recipe these nut, fruit and seed protein bars make a great on-the-go breakfast on busy mornings. Packed with nuts, seeds and dried fruit all topped off with a decadent layer of smooth dark chocolate!
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed seeds = pumpkin, hemp, sunflower, sesame
- 1/2 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup nuts, almonds or walnuts roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup tahini (sesame seed paste) or any nut butter
- 2 scoops protein or collagen peptides powder
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Line a 7 x 5-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. Or use a silicon bar mold.Add all the ingredients to a bowl (except the chocolate chips) and mix until everything is well combined.Scoop into the lined pan and spread out evenly with a spatula or back of a spoon.
Chocolate Topping
- Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 30 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 the chocolate on top, then refrigerate until set (1-2 hours).Slice into 8 bars or more smaller squares. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.