It used to be that the mention of a vegan recipe elicited visions of boring cardboard-tasting snacks that only the most devout would consume. This energy bar breaks through that barrier with robust flavor and texture. The Persian Love spice blend adds a warmth that heals broken hearts and imparts a sense of peace and calm. ♥️
Persian Love Energy Bars
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dates
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 1/2 cup oat flour
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup cacao powder
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup Persian Love Spice Blend (see sidebar)
- 1/4 cup plain or herbal infused honey
- 1/4 tsp Himalayan pink mineral salt
- 1 Tbsp each: chia seeds, flax seeds and pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Pulse the dates, apricots and coconut oil for a minute in a food processor to blend, then add all ingredients except chia, flax and pumpkin seeds until it’s a thick paste.
- Sprinkle half of the chia, flax, and pumpkins seeds into a 9 x 9 casserole dish, press in the energy bar mix, then evenly sprinkle and pat on the rest of the seeds.
- Let it harden in the fridge for an hour, then cut into bars.
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Persian Love Spice Blend
- 1/4 cup damask rose petal powder
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 1/4 cup turmeric powder
- 2 Tbsp cinnamon powder
- 2 Tbsp ginger powder
- 2 tsp cardamom powder
- 2 tsp lemon powder
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp clove powder
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper powder
Stir together and keep in a glass jar. Will keep for up to 6 months. This warming, anti-inflammatory, heart healing spice blend is perfect in Persian Love Cake, our gluten free Blueberry muffins and in sugar scrubs, soap and creams.
