These bars are kept in the freezer to help cool you down after that summer run or weight training session. The addition of proteins and fats will help revive your body and mind. by Emily Richards PH Ec.
120 cal Serves 18
Prep time: 0h 10m
Cook time: –
Total time: 0h 10m
Ingredients
| 1/3 cup | Oat bran or wheat germ | 75 mL | |
| 1/2 cup | Almond butter | 125 mL | |
| 3 Tbsp | Pure maple syrup | 45 mL | |
| 3 Tbsp | Unsweetened apple sauce | 45 mL | |
| 1½ cup | Large flake oats | 375 mL | |
| 1/3 cup | Dried cherries | 75 mL | |
| ¼ cup | Sliced almonds | 50 mL | |
| ¼ cup | Ground flaxseed | 50 mL | |
| ¼ cup | Roasted unsalted sunflower seeds | 50 mL |
Directions
Step 1
In a dry nonstick skillet, toast oat bran over medium heat for about 3 minutes or until fragrant; set aside.
Step 2
In a large bowl, stir together almond butter, maple syrup and apple sauce. Stir in oats, cherries, almonds, toasted oat bran, flaxseed and sunflower seeds until well combined.
Step 3
Pack mixture into 8 inch (1.5 L) square parchment paper lined baking pan and freeze for about 2 hours or until very firm and solid. Remove from freezer and remove from pan using parchment paper as a handle. Cut into 18 bars and place in airtight container and freeze for up to 2 weeks. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
| Nutritional information Per serving | |
| Calories | 120 |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Total fat | 7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| Sugars | 5g |
| Added sugars | 2g |
| Sodium | 17 mg |
| Potassium | 145 mg |
Original source: Almond oat bars | Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2023.
