Nutritious Vegetarian Bars
8 servings
60 minutes
Nutritious vegetarian bars are the true embodiment of a balanced and healthy snack inspired by healthy eating principles. Their base consists of natural ingredients like cashews, dried apricots, oats, and coconut flakes that provide a rich flavor with light fruity notes and a nutty texture. The agave syrup gives the bars a pleasant sweetness, while ginger adds a subtle spiciness. These bars are perfect as an energy snack before workouts or a light treat throughout the day. Their convenience in preparation and storage makes them an excellent choice for travel or office days. Inspired by American healthy snack traditions, they fit perfectly into the modern rhythm of life, allowing enjoyment of flavor without compromising health benefits.
1
Blend or chop the cashews and transfer them to a separate plate.
- Raw cashews: 70 g
2
Then blend the dried apricots and add oats, coconut flakes (or coconut meat), pumpkin seeds, agave syrup, ginger, and salt, and blend everything well. During the process, add melted coconut oil.
- Dried apricots: 160 g
- Oat bran: 0.3 glass
- Desiccated coconut: 100 g
- Pumpkin seeds (pepitas): 3 tablespoons
- Agave syrup: 2 tablespoons
- Ground ginger: 0.5 teaspoon
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
- Coconut oil: 2 tablespoons
3
Then add the cashews and blend until a smooth mixture is achieved.
- Raw cashews: 70 g
4
Then line a baking tray or another rectangular dish with parchment paper and place the 'dough' in it. Press it down firmly so that the 'dough' takes the shape of the dish, and put it in the freezer for 1 hour. Then take it out of the freezer and cut it.
