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Feel Better Berry Bars
Makes 12 bars
If you’re feeling a little stressed or anxious, treat yourself to these soothing and delicious bars. There are three main ingredients that contribute to its calming properties: Brazil nuts, which are high in selenium, can help improve mood; potassium-rich pumpkin seeds can reduce stress; and antioxidant-packed blueberries can help provide anxiety relief.
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Ingredients
Nut and seed base
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1/2 cup raw Brazil nuts
- 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 Tbsp maca powder
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 2 Tbsp sunflower seed butter
- 2 Tbsp unsweetened oat milk, plus extra
Berry-beet top layer
- 2 cups frozen blueberries
- 1 Tbsp beet powder
- 2 to 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup, to taste
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp sunflower seed butter
- 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for at least 10 minutes
- 1/4 cup unsweetened oat milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Optional toppings
- Unsweetened shredded coconut
- Raw pumpkin seeds
- Raw slivered almonds
Nutrition
Per serving:
- calories 408
- protein 9g
- fat 28g
-
carbs
32g
- sugar 14g
- fiber 10g
- sodium 18mg
