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Raw Vegan Trail Mix Energy Bars - Healthy, Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Kid-Friendly Recipe with Oats, Flax, Nuts, Seeds, Dried Fruit
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Raw Vegan Trail Mix Energy Bars – Oil-Free, No Refined Sugar or Syrup

Chunks of dried fruit, nuts, and seeds pack this delicious recipe for Raw Vegan Trail Mix Energy bars. Gluten-free oats, dates, and apple give you plant-based energy without any refined flours or sugars. These make the perfect healthy snack for breakfast, after school, or before a workout.
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack, treat
Cuisine: American, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Plant-Based, Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: bars, classic, date-sweetened, dried fruit, energy, healthy, healthy fat, kid-friendly, nuts, oats, oil-free, plant-based, raw, snack, vegan, wfpn
Servings: 16
Calories: 192kcal

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup oats* quick or rolled both work (72g)
  • 1/2 cup Brazil nuts 56g
  • 1/2 pumpkin seeds 56g
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios 56g
  • 1 1/4 cup raw cashews 140g
  • 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds 56g
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries 80g
  • 1 apple cored
  • 1/2 cup pitted dried dates (100g)
  • 1/2 cup ground flaxseed meal 52g
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • dash of salt

Instructions

  • In a food processor, combine the oats, Brazil nuts, pumpkin seeds, pistachios, cashews, sunflower seeds, and cranberries. Pulse together 20-30 seconds until roughly chopped. Remove from the food processor.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the food processor: the apple, dates, and cashew butter. Puree until creamy. Add the dry oat-nut mixture back to the food processor, along with the remaining ingredients (flaxseed meal, cinnamon, and salt). Puree to combine.
  • Line a square 9×9 or 8×8-inch baking pan with plastic or parchment. Spread the bar mixture into the pan, spreading into one single, even layer. Cover the top layer with plastic or parchment. Place another square baking pan on top and weigh down the pan with a few heavy cans.
  • Place the bars in the freezer 1 hour, until set. Remove from the pan, cut into 16 bars, and enjoy!

Notes

These keep in the fridge for up to 10 days. For longer storage, individually wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.