Chewy Sesame Seed Bars

By aribear

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup ground flax
• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 2 tbs. chia seeds
• 1/2 cup raw honey (maple syrup?)
• 1/3 cup smooth organic peanut butter

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 7mins
Cooking time 60mins
Adapted from bitesforbabies.com

Preparation

Step 1

Add all the dry ingredients to a large bowl. Heat the honey and peanut butter in the microwave on high heat for 20-25 second intervals until melted. Mix until smooth then add to the bowl of dry ingredients. With a large wooden spoon or spatula, mix all the ingredients until combined all the seeds and nuts are coated with the honey and peanut butter mixture. Transfer mixture into a shallow pan (I used a 12 by 5.5 by 2 inch biscotti pan) and firmly pack down with a spoon until uniform. Set in the fridge for 1-2 hours or until fully cooled and firm. Cut into desired portions.

*Additions: 1/4 cup dried goji berries (or other dried fruit), chocolate or carob chips, or slivered or finely chopped raw nuts of choice.

Storing these in the refrigerator will keep them semi-hard. Once you remove them from the fridge and if not eaten almost immediately they tend to get sticky.