Brain Power Granola Bars
These chewy and delicious granola bars pack a powerful punch! Loaded with healthy fats and nutrients that support brain health, be sure to double the batch because they will go quick. A overall great school or after school snack!
Prep:
15mins
Marinade:
60mins
Dietary Preference(s):
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2/3 cups unsalted raw almond butter, or peanut butter (can replace with your favourite nut/seed butter)
- 2/3 cups date paste (1 cup of tightly packed dates + 1/4 cup of water)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2/3 cups tigernut flour (can replace with almond or oat flour)
- 2 tablespoons raw almonds, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons black chia seeds
- 2-3 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dried, unsweetened blueberries
- 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon alcohol free vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of sea salt
How to Make It
Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
To make date paste, blend dates with water in a food processor until combined. Set aside.
In a pot, melt nut butter and coconut oil over medium-heat until the mixture has thinned out, stirring constantly. Lower the heat and simmer for about 2 minutes.
Add date paste, vanilla, cinnamon and salt to the pot and simmer for another 2 minutes or until mixture has combined. Fold in oats, chia seeds, shredded coconut, and chopped almonds.
Transfer the mixture into the lined pan and spread out evenly with a spatula. Add chocolate chips on top and gently press into the mixture
Place the pan in the fridge for about 1 hour to set. When the mixture has hardened, remove from the pan, and slice into bars.
Store bars in fridge or freezer until ready to eat. Enjoy!
