Servings: 10 to 12 bars
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked brown lentils use canned lentils or cook brown lentils from scratch
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- 1 ripe banana
- ¾ cup Medjool dates
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup almonds chopped
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup dried fruits raisins, cranberries, etc.
Instructions
- Lightly grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Set it aside.
- Combine the lentils, peanut butter, coconut oil, banana, dates, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cocoa powder in the food processor. Process until smooth and creamy. Keep scrapping the sides while processing.
- Transfer the mixture into a mixing bowl and stir in the almonds, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, and dried fruits. If the mixture is too dry, add one tablespoon of melted coconut oil and mix again.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Freeze until hard, about an hour, or overnight.
- Cut them into bars (or cubes) and store them in the freezer. Enjoy frozen or let soften for a few minutes before eating.
Notes
- If the dates are too firm, soak them in warm water for 10-15 minutes before blending. This helps them blend more easily.
- Medjool dates are naturally sweet, but the ripeness can vary. Before transferring the mixture to the pan, taste it and adjust the sweetness if needed.
- After forming the bars, it’s crucial to chill them properly. Aim for at least 1-2 hours in the freezer, but overnight chilling is ideal.
- The beauty of this recipe is its versatility! Experiment with different nut butters, spices, dried fruits, and seeds to create your own unique flavor combinations.
- Once chilled, store the bars in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Wrap them individually for grab-and-go convenience.
- For a perfectly textured bar, take them out of the freezer for 5-10 minutes before enjoying. The outside will soften slightly, while the inside will remain delightfully chilled.
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg
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