I wasn’t too sure what to call these bars, but really, all I can say about them is they are incredibly yum! They worked out even better than I imagined them too and the mix of cacao butter and orange really give them a creamy, zingy kick that makes them taste really decadent, compared to a regular trail bar. These keep well in the fridge, transport well and are loved by kids and adults alike. Make up a tray and enjoy!
SUPER-YUM BARS
Ingredients:
Dry:
- 2 cups Crispy Rice Cereal
- 1 cups Rolled Oats
- ½ cup desiccated Coconut
- ½ cup flaked almonds
- ½ cup Pumpkin Seeds
- ¼ cup Sesame seeds
- ¼ cup Raisins
- ¼ Goji Berries
- 2 tablespoons cacao nibs
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 1 tablespoon Maca powder
- ¾ teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
Wet:
- ½ cup Coconut nectar
- ½ cup Peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 3 Tablespoons Coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons Cacao butter
- Optional: chocolate to drizzle
Method:
Place all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
In a saucepan over a low heat, melt the coconut oil, cacao butter, peanut butter, vanilla and coconut nectar.
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and mix very well to combine. Transfer the mixture to a lined slice tin and press down very well. I placed another sheet of baking paper over top to smooth out and press down well.
Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until firm and then cut into bars.
If you wish to add the chocolate drizzle, I simply melted down some dark raw chocolate that I buy in bulk from my local health food store. You can melt down a block of any chocolate you love and drizzle over top. Return to the fridge again to set.