If you are bored of your regular granola bars or need a new snack idea then these super seed snack bars are a great option.
I would say that the best thing about them is that they can be eaten raw or baked. If you leave them raw, just refrigerate for an hour to harden and you have a chewier bar. Alternatively, you can bake them for 15 minutes and you get a crunchier version. Either way they are delicious.
They contain no refined sugar, no gluten and are full of healthy fats, protein and fibre. They will definitely keep you full too. And with only 4 ingredients they are super easy to make.
The 4 simple ingredients for these super seed snack bars are:
- Medjool dates
- Almond or peanut butter
- Gluten free oats
- Mixed seeds
Why should you eat seeds?
Seeds have so many different health benefits, so it’s great to have a variety in your diet. They are high in essential fatty acids, particularly omega-3 and omega-6, which support so many aspects of health and can reduce inflammation.
These also are high in protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals, which together can really make a difference to your health.
Each seed has its own impressive benefits:
Sesame seeds are a great source of plant based calcium as well as magnesium
Shelled hemp seeds have one of the highest amounts of protein of any seed and are a complete plant protein.
Linseeds (flax) are an amazing source of fibre.
Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of zinc and magnesium.
Sunflower seeds are high in vitamin E and antioxidants.
Try and incorporate a sprinkle onto most meals. Add to breakfasts, sprinkle on soups and salads and add in to smoothies. They can make such a difference!
Storage & Shelf life
They will store well in the fridge for about 5-6 days.
They will freeze well for up to 3 months.
Recipe Tips
- These really need soft, medjool dates. If your dates are hard, try soaking in boiling water for 20 mins then draining fully.
- I use a very runny nut butter to make these but if your nut butter is a little harder you may need to add some water as you blend to get a softer consistency. The one I use is organic and only contains nuts and a little salt.
- You can use any oats for this recipe. I used gluten free rolled oats but any will do.
- You can use any seeds. I used a combination of sunflower, sesame, pumpkin, linseeds and shelled hemp seeds – but the choice is yours.
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Super Seed Snack Bars
Ingredients
- 1½ cups soft medjool dates, pitted (200g)
- ½ cup natural almond or peanut butter (120g)
- 1½ cups mixed seeds (180g)
- 1½ cups oats (120g)
- Pinch sea salt optional
Instructions
- Add the dates and peanut/almond butter to a food processor and blend until it forms a sticky ball. It should be a very smooth paste. If not add 1-2 tbsp water and blend again.
- Add the oats, seeds and salt then pulse to combine – you want it mixed well but with some of the oats and seeds to be still intact.
- Press down into an 8 inch (20cm) square tin (greased and lined) and sprinkle over a few more seeds. Put in the fridge to set for at least an hour. Once hard, cut into squares and keep in the fridge.
- Optional: If you want to cook them, bake for 15-18 mins at 180C / 350F.
Notes
- You can use any seeds in the is recipe. I used a combination of sunflower, sesame, pumpkin, linseeds and shelled hemp seeds – but the choice is yours.
- You can use any oats for this recipe. I used gluten free rolled oats but any will do.
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