Creator of Green Smoothie Gourmet
Debbie “Dee” Dine
Plant-based Recipes that are Fresh, Nutritious, and Require Few Ingredients Instagram: @greensmoothiegourmet
Simple Vegan Chocolate Cherry Protein Bars
INGREDIENTS Granola Bars 1 cup chopped almonds ¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds ¼ cup raw sunflower seeds ½ cup raw, rinsed, popped quinoa 1 cup dried tart cherries 2 tbsp maple syrup 1 pinch salt
Healthy Chocolate Topping ¼ cup cacao paste ¼ cup maple syrup ¹/8 cup melted coconut oil ¼ cup cacao butter METHOD To prepare these granola bars, dry seeds, nuts, and quinoa on a cookie sheet in a warm oven for ten minutes. Meanwhile, blend dried fruit, syrup, and salt into a paste. Mix by hand stirring the nut blend and cherry paste together, spread into a parchment lined pan, and chill at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the chocolate topping by melting cacao paste and cacao butter in a double boiler. Stir in coconut oil and syrup. Pour over the pan of uncut granola bars, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until chocolate topping is hard, cut into bars, and enjoy!
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