Don’t be discouraged by the long list of ingredients in this recipe, if buy them and you follow my blog, you will find plenty of recipes to use the remaining nuts and seeds. I have them in my cupboard so I will find a use for them later
Easy to make, raw, all natural, rich in protein, calcium, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, sweet and tasty … here is how an energy bar should be made
Ingredients:
1/3 cup of raw sesame seeds
2/3 cup of raw cashews
1/3 cup of chia seeds
2/3 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut
12 dates (about 1/2 cup)
25 dried apricots (about 1 cup)
1 tbsp of cacao butter or coconut oil
2 tsp of vanilla extract
4 tsp of orange zest ( grated orange peel)
1-2 tsp of orange juice
1/4 tsp of salt
Instructions:
- In a food processor start by blending the chia seeds for 20 seconds or until they get somewhat powdery.
- Add all the rest of the ingredients except the coconut and blend until creamy (this will take several minutes)
- Add the coconut and hit the pulse button a few times to mix.
- Spread and flatten the dough on parchment paper to 1 inch thick.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Cut into bars or squares.
Store in the fridge in an airtight container
These look amazing!! I want to make them right away, but I can’t have caffeine. Are there any suggestions you can make to substitute for the cacao butter? Thanks!
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You could probably use coconut butter or coconut oil, but they might just not be as firm
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Also, according to this, cacao butter does not obtain caffeine, but, I’m not sure how reliable this source is http://www.livestrong.com/article/274166-does-cocoa-butter-contain-caffeine/
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Great…thank you!!
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I used Coconut Oil instead of cocoa butter. These are amazingly delicious!
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Could almonds be substituted for the cashews? We have nut allergies but can eat almonds. Thanks!
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They should work just as well
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Cacao does NOT contain caffeine. It does contain Theobromine, which can excite some people, but is a different chemical entirely. The whole cacao-caffeine thing is a myth. đŸ™‚
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These look yummy…. Always looking for new ideas for healthy snacks. Thank you :))
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what would be the sugar content of these amazing sounding bars!!! would they be too sweet for someone who has issues with high blood sugar ?
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They are definitely not a low glycemic food, but dates are often recommended to diabetic patients. I would check with your doctor
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Now if we could only get rid of the sulfides (preservative) in the dried apricots and dessicated coconut
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The apricots and coconut I used had no preservatives
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Im so excited to make these for my kids! But do you think it will make a difference if I leave out the nuts entirely? We have allergies. What do you think about substituting with extra seeds, including sunflower seeds?
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I’ve never seen cocoa butter. Where can you find it?
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At any health food store or at amazon
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I do not like coconut (I know, I am crazy!). Can I substitute or leave out?
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You can either substitute it with nuts, hemp seeds, or leave it out completely
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Hi, I don’t have a food processor can it be done in a blendtec?
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I think it should work with a high power blender
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