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Raw AB&J Protein Bars

Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 loaf tin full of bars
Author Rachael DeVaux

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 4-5 small pitted dates (soaked in hot water for 15 min)
  • 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/3 cup walnuts
  • 1/3 cup pecans
  • 1/4 cup hemp seeds
  • 1/2 cup almond flour (or sub GF rolled oats)
  • 1/4 cup plant protein powder (I prefer unflavored), or sub GF rolled oats
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup coconut flakes
  • 1/3-1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 cup freeze dried strawberries

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in food processor, minus the freeze dried strawberries-- save these for last. Also, less is more with the water! Start out small and add as needed to get mixture to combine.
  • Pulse, not too long, because you still want those chunks of nuts, but enough to form a dough-like consistency. May need to stop pulsing and use a silicone spatula to push down the sides of the dough.
  • Add in freeze dried strawberries last and pulse once more.
  • Prepare a loaf tin or deep dish by pressing down parchment paper into the base.
  • Press AB&J dough mixture over the parchment paper (smaller the pan, thicker the bars) with a silicone spatula until even. Sprinkle on more freeze dried strawberries and hemp seeds, and gently press down. Refrigerate (or freeze) for 2-3 hours.
  • Remove and slice into bars. Store in airtight container in fridge or freezer (my personal favorite) for an easy snack or dessert.