Grain free yummy bars

grain free yummy bars

These grain free yummy bars are a great snack or dessert.  We love eating them and they rarely last more then a day or two.  These are slightly adapted from the recipe on www.cookwithmanali.com.

Grain free yummy bars

1 C. Almond meal

1/4 tsp. sea salt

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 C. almond butter

1/4 C. raw honey

1/4 C. unsweetened applesauce

1/2 C. pecans, chopped

1/2 C. chocolate chips

2 T. Flaxseeds or hemp hearts

1/3 C. Unsweetened coconut

Other optional add-ins: dried fruit, chia seeds, other nuts and nut or seed butters

Preheat oven 350

Line 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper

Mix almond butter, honey, sea salt and applesauce in a bowl

Add almond meal, baking powder, pecans, flax seeds, 1/4 C chocolate chips to wet mixture until fully incorporated.

Pour mixture into 8×8 pan, it can be sticky so use a spatula to spread it out.

Sprinkle remaining 1/4 C chocolate chips and coconut on top and lightly press chocolate chips int with spoon or your fingers.

Bake 20-25 minutes, till edges are golden brown and the coconut is lightly toasted.

Cool and enjoy!

Store in a airtight container for 5 days.