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Puff bars
These crunchy fruit and nut bars are quick to make on the weekend. Enjoy on busy weekdays!
Ingredients
ServingsOriginal: Serves 12
- wheat, rice, or Kamut puffs1 L (4 cups)
- chia seeds45 mL (3 tbsp)
- unsalted pumpkin seeds60 mL (¼ cup)
- cacao nibs or mini chocolate chips45 mL (3 tbsp)
- natural peanut or almond butter or non-nut alternative85 mL (⅓ cup)
- honey85 mL (⅓ cup)
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 6 steps
Line a 20x20 cm (8x8 inch) square pan with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together puffs, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, and cacao nibs.
In a microwave safe bowl, add peanut butter and honey. Microwave in 20-second intervals stirring in between each interval until mixture is smooth and pourable.
Pour warm peanut butter mixture over puff mixture and mix well.
Press mixture into the pan and place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Cut into 12 portions.
