These all-natural protein bars are gluten-free, vegan, and naturally sweetened. They are a delicious treat anytime of day - and come in handy to pack in your carry-on bag while traveling!
PREP 5 min | COOK 15 min | FREEZE 1 hr | MAKES 16 Bars
INGREDIENTS
1 ½ cup gluten free rolled oats
¾ cup whole almonds - raw or roasted without salt
½ cup dried currants
½ cup pistachios
⅓ cup toasted hemp seeds or flaxseed
⅓ cup walnuts
⅓ cup pumpkin seeds
½ cup unsweetened, organic coconut flakes
⅓ cup pure maple syrup or honey
¼ cup pureed ripe banana
1 cup cashew or almond butter
INSTRUCTIONS
Line an 8 x 8 pan with parchment or waxed paper, leaving ends to hang over edge of pan.
Add the first 8 ingredients to a large bowl and mix to combine.
Add the maple syrup or honey and the pureed banana. Mix to combine.
Mix in the cashew or almond butter until combined.
Place batter in prepared pan, pressing down firmly and evenly with hands.
Let pan sit in freezer for approximately 1 hour.
Remove pan from freezer. Lift out entire slab of bars by pulling up on paper. Gently peel paper from bars. Cut into 16 bars.
Store in sealed container in freezer for best results.
These bars will be crumbly, since they are natural and do not contain artificial fillers or binders.