Prep Time: 15 – 20 minutes

Cook Time: 1 Hour

Serving Size: 10 Bars

Ingredients:

1 ½ Cups  Raspberry Oatmeal – Oat of the Ordinary

1.5 Tbsp Hemp Seeds – Avafina Organics

1.5 Tbsp Flax Seeds – Avafina Organics

2 Tbsp Nut Butter 

2 Tbsp Vanilla Honey – Bee Kind Honey

Dash of Pink Himalayan Salt – Avafina Organics

Dash of Cinnamon Powder – Avafina Organics

1 pack Strawberry Freeze Dried Fruit – Origo Foods

Mince Dates (optional) 

Mini Chocolate Chips (Optional)

Directions:

STEP 1

Line an 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside

STEP 2

Add oats, hemp seeds, flax seeds, salt, cinnamon, and stir to combine in a large mixing bowl. 

STEP 3

In a medium microwave-safe glass bowl, add honey and microwave in increments of 2 minutes until it's bubbling/boiling. Carefully remove from microwave as the glass dish will be very hot! 

STEP 4

Add oats mixture and stir to combine quickly. Add nut butter and incorporate before it cools down.

STEP 5

Spread the mixture to the baking dish and add/spread any other toppings you would like before the mixture starts to set. 

STEP 6

Using the back of a measuring cup, firmly press down to pack the mixture down to remove air pockets. This will also incorporate the toppings in the bar and will keep it together.

STEP 7

Refrigerate the baking dish in the fridge (or freezer!) for at least an hour. Once chilled, remove from fridge, then using a serrated knife or pizza cutter cut lengthwise in half then width wise. Depending on size, this recipe will yield ten average-size bars! 

Recipe Notes: 

These are perfect for on-the-go snacks, whether it's pre-hike, post-gym, or an afternoon pick me up as it contains high protein! The added hemp/flax seeds contain all essential amino acids and are the ideal source of fibre! Easy to enjoy by all ages as it's flexible and versatile on taste and toppings! Many toppings are available, such as shredded coconut, sliced almonds, pumpkin/sunflower seeds, or even dried fruits such as cranberries and blueberries!