Plant-Based Snack Bar (with 13g of Protein! 💪🏽) | High Energy Vegan Snacks

honey or maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are often less expensive than mixed nuts.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are a cost-effective dried fruit option.

nut butter

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Peanut butter is typically less expensive than specialty nut butters.

Start by toasting the almonds for about 2 minutes on medium heat, then add the walnut and pumpkin seeds to it and toast for another 2 minutes. Once toasted immediately remove from heat and transfer it to a heat proof plate and allow to completely cool down.

Now add the dates and almond butter to a food processor and blend it well and then add the toasted nuts, goji berry, ground cinnamon and salt. Blend it to a coarse mixture.

Prepare a pan by brushing the bottom and side walls with oil and line it with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture into the pan and press it with a spoon to pack it firmly. Take your time as it is REALLY important to press it firm, especially the corners - this will prevent any air gaps and prevent the bars from crumbling while cutting. Smooth out the surface.

Now cover it with plastic wrap and let it chill and set in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.

Once it has set remove from the pan and cut it into desired shape with a sharp knife. Make sure to clean the knife with paper towel in between cuts this will keep the cuts clean.

After cutting it wrap it individually in plastic wrap or parchment paper and store it in the refrigerator.

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