Rich in micronutrients, try hemp hearts for a new twist on a protein bar. Easy to make, gluten free and dairy free, these hearty snack will give you energy for hours. (Serves 6)
INGREDIENTS
- 1/4 cup hemp hearts
- 3/4 cup dates
- 1/2 tsp spirulina powder
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 3/4 cup coconut
- 1/2 cup pistachios
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup orange juice
*coconut chips to roll on bars
DIRECTIONS
In a food processor, pulse the ingredients until the mixture is crumbly but beginning to come together. Press into an 8-inch square cake pan or glass dish. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour, then slice and serve.
*This recipe consists mostly of tossing the ingredients into a food processor, then letting the bars set in the refrigerator. Increase the dates to a whole cup if you like your raw energy bars more sticky than crumbly!