Line an 8x8x2-inch baking pan with parchment paper, extending paper over edges of pan; set aside.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Balance Magazine
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Description
These nut and seed bars are filled with healthy nuts, seeds, and grains, but still taste chocolaty and indulgent. We love that they have 6 grams of fiber and 9 grams of protein.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 16
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (12-oz.) pkg. seeded Medjool dates | ||
| 1 c. almond butter | ||
| ¼ c. Hy-Vee honey | ||
| 1 tsp. Hy-Vee vanilla extract | ||
| ¾ c. whole unsalted almonds, chopped | ||
| ¾ c. unsalted shelled pistachios, chopped | ||
| ¼ c. roasted unsalted pepitas | ||
| ¼ c. white quinoa, dry | ||
| ¼ c. Hy-Vee HealthMarket chia seeds | ||
| 2 c. Hy-Vee dark chocolate chips | ||
| 1 tbsp. Hy-Vee vegetable shortening |
Things To Grab
- 8x8x2-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Food processor
- Large bowl
- Microwave-safe bowl
Directions
Place dates, almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract in food processor. Cover and process until smooth.
Transfer date mixture to a large bowl. Fold in almonds, pistachios, pepitas, quinoa, and chia seeds. Press into prepared pan.
Combine chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH at 30-second intervals until melted, stirring each time. Spread chocolate in an even layer over bars.
Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Using the edges of paper, lift uncut bars out of pan. Cut into 16 bars.
Nutrition facts
Servings
420 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 27g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 35mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 9g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 20%
0%
Calcium 10%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 10%