Nutty Crunch Bars
Crunchy and not-too-sweet, these dessert/snack bars are full of heart-healthy fats and fiber from the oats, peanut butter, hemp seeds and flaxmeal. Topped with a chocolate glaze, they make the perfect healthy treat!
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut or almond butter, crunchy (can use smooth but will not be as crunchy)
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 cups quick cook oats
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts (or nut of choice)
- 1/3 cup hemp hearts (hulled hemp seeds)
- 1/4 cup flaxmeal (ground flax seeds)
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet dark chocolate, chopped (or 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp peanut or almond butter butter, smooth
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
- Add the peanut butter, coconut oil and maple syrup to a med/large bowl. Microwave for 1 minute on med-high to melt coconut oil. Stir to combine.
- Add remaining ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Press down into lined pan. Dampen your hands and press down firmly or use the back of a large spoon.
- Combine chocolate, coconut oil and nut butter in a small bowl. Heat in microwave for 1-2 minutes on med-high. Stirring to combine until smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate mixture over bars in pan. Place in freezer for approximately 20 minutes to harden.
- Remove from freezer. Lift ends of parchment paper and remove entire block from pan. Lift block from paper and transfer onto cutting board. Thaw for about 5 minutes.
- Cut into bars-- approximately 12 large bars or 15-20 smaller bars. Store in refrigerator. Enjoy!
Hemp seeds are the seeds of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. They are a complete plant-based protein superfood: