- Type of dish: Collation
- Servings: 12 energy bars or 24 energy balls
- Preparation: 20 minutes
Ingredients
#1
- 175 ml (3/4 cup) of plain TVP @LesBrutes
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) of water
- 10 ml (2 tsp) ground cinnamon
- 7.5 ml (1/2 tbsp) vanilla extract
#2
- 310 ml (1 ¼ cup) quick-cooking oats
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) of puffed cereal (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) pumpkin seeds
- 2 pinches of salt
#3
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) 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 from block #1. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine the ingredients from block #2. Stir in the ingredients from block #1 and mix. Set aside.
- Mix the ingredients from block #3 and, using a spatula, thoroughly incorporate them into the reserved mixture.
- To make 12 soft bars, pour the mixture into a 9 in x 9 in (23 cm x 23 cm) square pan lined with parchment 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.
Storage
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