- Dish type: Snack
- Portions : 12 energy bars or 24 energy balls
- Preparation: 20 minutes
Ingredients
#1
- 175 ml (3/4 cup) of PVT nature @LesBrutes
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) of water
- 10 ml (2 tsp) of ground cinnamon
- 7.5 ml (1/2 tbsp) of vanilla extract
#2
- 310 ml (1 ¼ cup) of quick-cooking oats
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) of puffed cereals (e.g. quinoa, rice, millet, wheat)
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) of mini chocolate chips
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) of cocoa powder
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) of chia seeds
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) of pumpkin seeds
- 2 pinches of salt
#3
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) of peanut butter or soy butter
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) of liquid honey
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) of water
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix the ingredients of block #1. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine the ingredients from block #2. Incorporate the ingredients from block #1 and mix. Set aside.
- Mix the ingredients of block #3 and using a spatula, thoroughly incorporate into the reserved preparation.
- To make 12 soft bars, pour the mixture into a 9 in x 9 in (23 cm x 23 cm) square mold lined with paper. Press the mixture firmly into an even layer. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting. To make energy balls, simply shape the mixture into 24 small balls. You can also do half and half: 6 soft bars and 12 energy balls.
Conservation
Store the snacks in an airtight container for 2 weeks in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.
Recipe and photo: Julie DesGroseilliers nutritionist