Try these scrumptious and healthy homemade energy bars made with apricots, cashews, unsweetened coconut, rolled oats and hemp seeds. Quick energy in the morning, or later in the day! The sweetener in this recipe is agave syrup, but you could always use honey as a substitute.
You’ll find that this is a perfect snack to include in a packed lunch … much healthier than the store-bought granola bars and snack bars that are stuffed with artificial flavors, colors, added sugars.
Here are the ingredients you will need for this recipe:
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup dried Turkish apricots
- ½ cup raw cashews
- ¾ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- ⅓ cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup
- 1 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Here are the easy instructions to make these yummy energy bars:
INSTRUCTIONS
- Line and 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or saran wrap, and set aside.
- Pulse cashews in food processor until crumbly, place in a separate bowl.
- Pulse apricots in food processor until finely chopped. Add all other ingredients to the apricot mixture and process until well combined.
- Add the chopped cashews to the mixture and pulse until combined.
- Firmly press the apricot mixture into the baking pan, using the flat surface of a measuring cup to create a flat even layer.
- Place pan in the freezer for one hour, then remove and cut into 8 rectangle bars (or more or less, depending on desired size).
- Place in an airtight container and store for up to one month in the fridge.
- Enjoy!
Source: Christal