These bars are chewy, filling and delicious. They’re also packed with protein, fibre and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. Vegans can also enjoy them, as they contain no animal products, dairy or gluten. Best of all, they are free from refined sugar and sweetened naturally!
Makes 8 bars
Ingredients
- 125 uncooked porridge oats (if required, ensure the oats you use is gluten-free)
- 140g unsalted almonds
- 16 Medjool dates, with the stones, removed
- 20g desiccated coconut (unsweetened)
- 3 tbsp agave syrup or sweetener of choice
- 1/2 tsp almond or vanilla essence
- Pinch of salt
- 120ml water
Method Of Preparation For The Energy Bars:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas 4.
2. Process the oats and almonds in a food processor until finely ground and crumbled. Add the dates, coconut, agave (or alternative) syrup, and almond or vanilla essence and salt, then process again.
3. Add the water slowly, while you process the ingredients until a thick, sticky, cohesive batter forms.
4. Spray or grease a 20cm square baking pan and line with baking paper. Spread batter evenly in the pan and press down well with a spatula so that it is firmly packed.
5. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove the pan and allow to cool.
6. Remove the paper with its contents onto a flat surface, then cut into 8 bars.
The Recipe
This delicious recipe has been extracted from Dr Michelle Braude’s new book on nutrition, The Food Effect. Click here to find out more about the book and follow her on Instagram at @thefoodeffectdr.
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