Seedy Chocolate No Bake Granola Bars

Name: Seedy Chocolate No Bake Granola Bars
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup old fashioned oats; 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds; 2 tbsp sesame seeds; 2 tbsp chia seeds; 3 tbsp raw cashews; 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans; 3 tbsp chopped candied ginger; 1/2 tsp gingerbread spice blend; 3/4 cup vegan semi sweet chocolate; 2 tsp coconut oil; 2 tbsp peanut butter

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
6
Calories
337 kcal
Course
Snacks
Cuisine
Fusion, Vegan, gluten-free

Seedy Chocolate No Bake Granola Bars

Danielle Hudson

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Seedy Chocolate No Bake Granola Bars with candied ginger and gingerbread spices. These bars filled will nuts and seeds make a tasty snack. substitute nuts with more seeds to make them nut-free. Vegan Gluten-free Recipe. Easily made into protein bars. Makes 10 to 12 bars

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup old fashioned oats certified gluten-free if neessary
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds pepitas or sunflower seeds
2 tbsp sesame seeds or hemp seeds
2 tbsp chia seeds
3 tbsp raw cashews
1/4 cup walnuts or pecans
3 tbsp chopped candied ginger
1/2 tsp gingerbread spice blend or add 1/4 tsp ground ginger and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 cup vegan semi sweet chocolate
2 tsp coconut oil
2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter or seed butter

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Instructions

Toast the oats on a skillet over medium heat until fragrant and the color changes slightly. 5 to 7 mins. Stir occasionally.
Remove the oats and set aside. Add the pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds and toast until they start to change color. 4 to 5 minutes. Add in the chia and continue to toast for a minute. Add to the bowl with the oats.
Chop up cashews and walnuts into small pieces and mix in the bowl. Chop up candied ginger and add to the bowl. Mix in the spice and a pinch of salt. At this point you can also mix in a few tbsp of protein powder.
In a double boiler or the same skillet over medium low heat, add chocolate and coconut oil and keep mixing until most of the chocolate is melting. Add 1 tbsp sugar if you like the bars sweeter.. Take off heat and continue to whisk until smooth. Let it sit for a minute.
Add peanut or almond butter in the warm mixture and mix in. It will take a minute to mix in.
Add the toasted oats, seeds, nuts, candied ginger to the skillet and ix in well.
Transfer the mixture to parchment lined 9 by 5 inch loaf pan. Press another parchment on top and press the mixture evenly.
Chill for 15 minutes.. Slice and store in the refrigerator for upto 2 weeks.

Notes

Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition Information

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Calories 337kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Sodium 28mg (1%) Potassium 189mg (5%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 15g (30%) Calcium 106mg (11%) Iron 3.9mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 337 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	337kcal	17%
Carbohydrates	32g	11%
Protein	8g	16%
Fat	22g	34%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Sodium	28mg	1%
Potassium	189mg	4%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	15g	30%
Calcium	106mg	11%
Iron	3.9mg	22%