Fruit Seed & Nut Bars (Grain-free, High Protein)
Make a batch of these grain-free, vegan, fruit seed & nut energy bars in no time, with no added sugar or fillers! They are gluten-free and Paleo, too.
Servings: 8 bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole raw almonds with skins
- 1/2 cup dried apricots
- 1/2 cup dates
- 1/2 cup prunes
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup pepitas raw green pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150C). Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square pan with parchment or foil.
- Place the almonds, apricots, dates, and prunes in a food processor; pulse a few times until coarsely chopped. Add orange juice and salt; pulse until mixture starts to stick together. Add pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds, pulsing a few times just to incorporate.
- Scoop mixture into prepared pan. Using a large square of wax paper or plastic wrap, evenly press mixture into pan, using your palms to flatten.
- Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.. Use ends of foil to lift bars from pan. Cut into 8 bars.
Notes
Storage: Wrap the bars in wax paper or parchment paper and store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days, the refrigerator for 2 weeks, or the freezer for 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Sodium: 76mg | Fiber: 3.5g