Carob Energy Bars - gluten-free, vegan, no refined sugar

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in saturated fat and adds a different flavor.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with a unique taste.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: carob chips

Dark chocolate chips have less sugar and more antioxidants.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit can add moisture and flavor while being lower in sugar.

Soak 100 grams of dates in water for about half an hour, then drain thoroughly.

In a food processor, add the soaked dates, 75 grams of ground almonds, 25 grams of hulled shelled hemp seeds, 2 tablespoons of carob powder, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Blend the mixture until everything is broken down, leaving some rustic chunks if desired.

Line a loaf tin with parchment paper.

Pour the mixture into the lined loaf tin and press it down firmly to ensure it sticks together.

Refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes to help it chill and solidify.

After 30 minutes, remove from the fridge and slice into bars.

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