Fruit Honey And Coconut Energy Bars Recipes

Steps:

• Line an 8-in. square baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides. Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl. Set aside and allow to cool completely. , In a food processor, combine dates, coconut oil, almond butter, protein powder and vanilla. Cover and pulse until blended. Add coconut and chia seeds. Pulse until combined. Add oats and cooked quinoa. Pulse until combined., Press firmly into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until set. Lifting with parchment, remove from pan. Using a serrated knife, cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Steps:

• Grease an 8x8 pan with a little butter.
• In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, honey and vanilla extract until well-combined.
• Add the sunflower seeds, dried fruit, sesame seeds and coconut and combine thoroughly with the peanut butter mixture.
• Gradually add the puffed brown rice cereal to this.
• This is where a child comes in handy-- this step is gooey and messy and best mixed with your hands- and kids love stuff like that.
• Firmly press the mixture into the prepared 8x8 pan; you'll need to wet your hands slightly, otherwise the mixture just sticks to them.
• Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours, then cut and serve.
• They're very rich!