½cupChocZero sugar-free maple syrupor pure maple syrup, if tolerated
2cupspumpkin seed flouror almond meal, if tolerated
1tspbaking soda
½cupolive oil or melted butter
½cupraw sprouted pumpkin seeds
½cupchopped pecans
½cupunsweetened desiccated coconut
½cupraw sprouted sunflower seeds
½cupraisins or dried cherriesif tolerated
½cupChocZero sugar-free chocolate chips
½cupoptional: any combination of hemp hearts, chia seeds, or flax meal totaling ½ cupif desired
1tspvanilla extractor ½ tsp. pure vanilla bean powder
1tspsea salt
1eggor substitute a chia or flax egg to make this recipe vegan
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 °F. Place a sheet of baking paper into an 8 x 10-inch baking pan leaving a few inches of paper extending on each side to use as handles after the bars have baked.
In a large bowl, whisk together the fat, egg, and vanilla. Add the remaining ingredients and stir thoroughly.
Scoop the dough into the prepared pan. Place a piece of plastic wrap or baking paper over the dough and press firmly down on the dough to distribute it evenly into the baking dish. Discard the plastic wrap.
Bake the bars for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for five minutes. Place the pan in the freezer and freeze them for 30 minutes uncovered (this helps them cut nicely). Remove the pan from the freezer and cut them into 12 bars. Store the bars in the freezer in an airtight container until read to consume.