I created this bar for my friend Jessica who wanted energy without too much sweetness.
This natural protein bar boasts great minerals like selenium, zinc, and calcium. The combination makes a great energy and recovery bar.
Yield: 12 servings
Energy Boost Protein Bar
Prep Time:
2 hours
Cook Time:
3 hours
Total Time:
5 hours
This natural protein bar boasts great minerals like selenium, zinc, and calcium. The combination makes a great energy and recovery bar.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup filtered water
- 1 cup figs, chopped
- 1/4 cup honey or rice syrup
- 1/2 cup brazil nuts
- 3/4 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup hemp or flax protein powder
- 1/2 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
- 3/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds
- 1/4 tsp grey sea salt, or pink rock salt; optional
Instructions
- Soak sesame seeds in water for 2-4 hours.
- Blend the sesame seeds and figs in food processor with the S-blade, then add sweetener and the remaining ingredients, mixing well until blended but chunky.
- Evenly roll out the mixture onto parchment-lined dehydrator trays (or cookie tray if using an oven) to 1/2 inch (1 cm) thickness.
- Dehydrate for 3 hours at 150°F (65°C) and then reduce heat to 115°F (45°C) for 3 more hours. If using an oven, bake at 150°F (65°C) for 2 hours. Be very careful not to overcook the seeds, or the nutritional value of the essential fats will be lost.
- Cool completely and cut into bars (with the paper left underneath for support) with a clean pair of kitchen scissors.
- Wrap bars individually or place them in a cookie tin and store in the fridge.
Notes
If you have a 12 cup food processor, you can double the recipe to increase the number of bars. Just ensure the ingredients are well mixed but have a chunky consistency.
You don’t have to dehydrate these bars, but if you do they travel better and have the texture of a store-bought bar.
Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 248Total Fat 15gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 0mgSodium 109mgCarbohydrates 25gFiber 4gSugar 12gProtein 8g
