The whole family will love these superfood pecan energy bars. They’re simple and nutritious, making them a perfect on-the-go snack!
This recipe was created by Sonja and Alex Overhiser, of A Couple Cooks, on behalf of the American Pecan Council.
Cook Time
30
minute
Prep Time
20
minute
Serving
14
Ingredients
- Medjool dates
- raw pecan halves
- gluten free oats
- chia seeds
- vanilla extract
- cinnamon
- kosher salt
Steps
Preheat the oven to 200°F.
Place the dates in the food processor and process or pulse until they are chopped and a rough texture forms. Then, add the remaining ingredients and process for a minute or so until a crumbly dough forms.
Line a baking sheet or jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Dump the dough into the center of the parchment paper and use a rolling pin to roll it into a rectangle that is 6” x 10.5”. Cut the dough into 14 bars that are 1.5” x 3” or into a desired shape.
Bake the bars for 30 minutes (this step helps to make the texture is drier and less sticky). Cool the bars to room temperature, then store refrigerated in a sealed container between sheets of wax paper.
