No-Bake Hemp Seed Bars

Week 7 Alternative Ingredient: Hemp Seeds

No-Bake Hemp Seed Bars

• 1 1/2 cups of raw almonds
• 1 1/2 cups of hemp seeds
• 1/2 cup of natural peanut butter or almond butter
• 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil
• 1/4 cup of maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
• 1/2 cup of cocoa nibs or mini chocolate chips

1. add the almonds to a blender or food processor and pulse until the almonds are broken down, but not a fine flour consistency.
2. pour the almonds into a large mixing bowl, and mix in the rest of the ingredients until fully combined.
3. line a 8×8 glass baking dish with parchment paper, and then pour the the mixture in.
4. spread out until even, and then place a second piece of parchment paper on top and press down firmly.
5. place in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
6. remove and cut into bars or squares.

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