Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Energy Bars

tweaked from Amy Choate & Natural Philosophy
who adapted from Emily Petty

 


1 1/2 c quick oats or gluten-free oats 
1/2 c raw sunflower seeds
1/4 c chia seeds
1/3 cup coconut flakes (I used small flakes)
1/3 c mini non-dairy chocolate chips
1/2 t powdered vanilla
pinch of salt
1/3 c organic raw agave syrup
1/2 c natural peanut butter

Mix all dry ingredients in large bowl. Add wet ingredients.
Mix first with wooden spoon, then if you feel inspired, use your hands.
Press batter firmly into an 8 x 8 glass pan.
Refrigerate for a few hours, then cut into bars.

Notes:
Amy uses sprouted, then rolled oats, sprouted & dried sunflower seeds & pink salt. Those are the main differences.
I had run out of sunflower seeds, so I used half seeds & half small walnut pieces. You can also add raisins, craisins, omit the chocolate chips or just about anything goes.

Amy & her husband own our local yoga/Pilates studio. Natural Philosophy offers an airy & uplifting environment with a variety of classes throughout the week. An organic food store sits below the studio. 
1st yoga class is free - check it out at:
155 Church Street in Logan
435-213-3585