Oat energy bars with seeds and tahini
Highly nutritious energy bars, made with foods that are good for brain function.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Small baking pan
- Aluminium foil (or parchment paper)
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup ground flaxseed
- ⅓ cup pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup dried apricots cut in small pieces
- ½ cup tahini
- ¼ cup honey
- Melted dark chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir together with a wooden spoon until they are well combined.
- Put the mixture in a small baking pan (about 8x8 inch) lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Press firmly to level it and refrigerate for one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes. Let them cool completely and refrigerate again for at least 4 hours.
- Cut into even bars and, if you want, drizzle melted chocolate over them. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
NOTES
- If the honey you’re using is too dense and sticky, you may heat it in the microwave for 20 seconds before using.
- If you are in a hurry, you can omit the first refrigeration process. But the oats won’t absorb as much of the liquid ingredients and they may not stick together as much.
- To make the surface of the bars look more appealing, you can keep a few of the apricot pieces and press them down on the surface after you have leveled it inside the pan.