Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking pan. Line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on all sides.
- Toast the cashews, coconut flakes, sesame seeds, flax seeds, and hemp seeds on a rimmed baking sheet for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Reserve 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon of flax seeds, and 1 tablespoon of hemp seeds for topping. Add the remaining toasted ingredients, wheat bran, salt, and cinnamon to a food processor. Process until finely chopped.
- In a small saucepan, bring the maple syrup and coconut oil to a boil. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Pour the hot maple syrup mixture over the chopped cashew and seed mixture. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared 8x8 pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Let the bars cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, cut into bars. Melt dark chocolate and dip the ends of each bar. Freeze for 5 minutes to set the chocolate.
Notes
- For extra crunch, ensure your seeds and nuts are toasted thoroughly.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor when dipping.
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan to ensure bars hold their shape.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure you use cooked quinoa instead of wheat bran.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor when dipping.
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan to ensure bars hold their shape.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure you use cooked quinoa instead of wheat bran.
