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Almond & Cranberry Energy Bars

GeorgiaDm
Bursting with almond and cranberry flavors these energy bars are perfect as a healthy snack, breakfast, dessert, or on the go treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Freezing Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 12 bars
Calories 246 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 large pitted Medjool dates
  • 1 cup/90g rolled oats gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp/43g maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tbsp/32g melted coconut butter
  • ½ cup/120g almond butter
  • cup/50g whole unsalted baked almonds
  • cup/65g dried cranberries
  • cup/30g cacao nibs
  • ¼ cup/34g sunflower seeds
  • ¼ cup/30g pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tsp/10ml vanilla extract

Toppings

  • 3 tbsp/13g sliced almonds
  • 1 tbsp/8g dried cranberries

Instructions
 

  • Add the pitted dates to a food processor and blend until pureed (they will form a ball).
  • Then add the almond butter, coconut butter, vanilla extract, and maple syrup and blend.
  • Add the rolled oats, almonds, cranberries, cacao nibs, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and pulse until combined.
  • Line a 20x20cm (8x8 inch) pan with parchment paper.
  • Transfer the mixture to the pan and level it with a spatula.
  • Top it with some slivered almonds and extra cranberries and press down until flat.
  • Place the pan in the fridge for at least 2 hours (or 30 minutes in the freezer), to harden the mixture.
  • Remove and cut into 12 bars.
  • Enjoy ;)

Notes

You can store the bars in an airtight container in the fridge for several weeks.
If you want to store them longer, put them in the freezer. The bars are freezer friendly.
Keyword quick, raw