Gluten-free Matcha Energy Bars with raw chocolate

Today it’s all about the snack on the go.Those Gluten-free Matcha Energy Bars with raw chocolate are plant-based, healthy, made in under 2 minutes and therefore the perfect to-go snack.

So, since these bars are for people who don’t really have a lot of time to prepare food and are in need of healthy snacks, I will not talk much and just go straight to the recipe. Just allow me to tell you why these bars are good for you. They contain:

• Nuts and seeds, which are good for plant -based protein, healthy fats, fiber,
• Matcha with antioxidants and flavonoids which are good for enhanced mood, an improved memory, and they promote better concentration
• No refined sugar I used agave and maple syrup but you can substitute with rice syrup or honey if not vegan

Alright, that’s all. This post is as short and easy as these Gluten-free Matcha Energy Bars with raw chocolate.

hope you give these bars a go!  I would be very happy to see your own version on Social Media! Share it with me on my on Instagram @vanillacrunnch or leave a comment here!

Gluten-free Matcha Energy Bars with raw chocolate

 

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

20 mins

 

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup popped quinoa
• ⅓ cup buckwheat
• 1 cup almonds. roughly chopped
• ⅓ cup sunflower seeds
• ½ cup dried fruit of choice (I used cranberries)
• ⅔ cup agave syrup
• 1 tbsp tahini
• 2 tbsp matcha powder
• a pinch of fine sea salt
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• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 3 tbsp cacao powder

Instructions

1. Combine all the ingredients with a spatula in a bowl until you have a sticky mass
2. Press the mass in a rectangular tin and freeze while you make the coating
3. For the coating heat the coconut oil with the maple syrup, then add the cacao powder and pour over the matcha mix.
4. Freeze again for 1 hour, then slice in the shape you like
5. They can be stored in an air tight container up to 1 week.

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