03 Jul Cacao Superfood Trail Bars
Cacao Superfood Trail Bars
Whether you’re hitting the trails or embarking on a summer road trip, having a convenient and nutritious snack on hand is a must!
That’s where these Cacao Superfood Trail Bars come in.
Packed with all the goodness of trail mix, including nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, these bars are the perfect fuel for any adventure. Plus, they’re super easy to make and can be customized to your liking. One of the best things about these bars is their portability. Simply pack them in a reusable container or wrap them in wax paper for a grab-and-go snack that’s perfect for hiking, camping, or any outdoor activity. And because they’re made with whole ingredients like oats, nuts, and dried fruit, you’ll feel satisfied and energized for hours.
Not only are these bars convenient and nutritious, but they’re also affordable. Making your own snacks at home is a great way to save money, and these bars can be made in large batches to last you through multiple adventures. You can also get most of the ingredients from the bulk section, so you can avoid the single-use packaging that normally comes with granola bars.
Next time you’re gearing up for an outdoor adventure, don’t forget to make a batch of Cacao Superfood Trail Bars!
Cacao Superfood Trail Bars
Ingredients
- 1 Cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/2 Cup dry roasted almonds roughly chopped
- 1/3 Cup cacao nibs
- 1/4 Cup dry roasted pecans roughly chopped
- 1/2 Cup roasted sunflower seeds
- 1/4 Cup hemp seeds
- 1/4 Cup sesame seeds
- 1/4 Cup currants
- 1/2 Cup raw honey or syrup sweetener of choice
- 1/3 Cup creamy peanut or almond butter
- 2 Ounces dark chocolate chopped
- 1/4 Teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts, cacao nibs, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, sesame seeds, and currants.
- Heat peanut or almond butter and honey or syrup sweetener in a small saucepan and stir until very warm. Pour over oat mixture and stir until well blended and everything is coated.
- Line a 9'x9" baking pan with parchment paper. Add mixture to the pan and with wet hands, press mixture flat.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Allow bars to cool before removing from the pan. Cut into eight bars and place on a cooling rack.
- Fill a medium-sized pot with two inches of water and place a heatproof metal or glass mixing bowl on top. You want it to fit snugly without touching the water. Bring the water to a simmer over medium-low heat. Add the chocolate and olive oil to the bowl and stir until melted and combined.
- Drizzle the chocolate over the cooled bars.
- Enjoy!
Recipe Courtesy of INFRA