- 1&1/2 cups quinoa flakes - or gluten free rolled oats
- 1/2 cup hemp hearts
- 1/4 cup ground flax
- 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup raw petitas
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut, shredded
- 1/3 cup hazelnuts, roasted - or alternative nut
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (dairy free)
- 3/4 cup organic brown rice syrup
- 1/3 cup almond butter
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup organic cocoa powder
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In a large bowl combine the quinoa flakes, hemp hearts, ground flax, sunflower seeds, pepitas, coconut, hazelnuts, and chocolate chips. Stir and set aside.
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In a pot over low/med heat, add the brown rice syrup, almond butter, and sea salt. Stir and bring to a gentle boil. Allow to boil for 2mins without stirring. Remove from heat, stir, and add the vanilla & cocoa powder. Stir well.
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Pour the warm mixture over the bowl of ingredients that was set aside. Gently fold until completely combined - may take some muscle. *It does cool quickly so once combined, transfer to prepared baking sheet.
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Line a 9x9inch baking sheet with parchment paper and spoon in the bar mixture. Lightly wet your hands and press down, spreading the mixture out evenly.
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Store in the fridge for at least 1hr, or freezer for 15mins, to set. Cut into desired size bars/pieces and enjoy. Keep in fridge. Good for +7days.
~You can get away with 2/3cup organic brown rice syrup if you like bars more 'firm' rather than chewy.
~They freeze well - good for 1month.