Classic Glo Bar

Classic Glo Bar

This is an energy bar from the blog "Oh She Glows"

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups gluten free rolled oats

1 1/4 cups crisp rice cereal

1/4 cup hemp seeds

1/4 cup sunflower seeds

1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

2 tablespoons chia seeds

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon brown rice syrup

1/4 cup roasted almond butter or peanut butter

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/4 cup mini non dairy chocolate chips 

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Directions:

Lina a 9" square pan with two sheets of parchment paper, one going each way.

In a large bowl, combine the oats, rice crisp cereal, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut, sesame seeds, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt and mix.

In a small saucepan, stir together the brown rice syrup and nut butter until well combined.  Cook over medium to high heat until the mixture softens and bubbles slightly, then remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla.

Pour the nut butter mixture over the oat mixture, using a spatula to scrpe every last bit of the mixure out of the pan.  Stir well with a large metal spoon until all of the oats and cereal are coated with the mixture.  The resulting mixture will be very thick and difficult to stir.  If using the chocolate chips, allow the mixture to cool slightly before folding in the chips.  This will prevent them from melting.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, spreading it out into an even layer.  Lightly wet your hands and press down on the mixture to even it out.  Use a pastry roller to compact the mixture firmly and evenly.  This helps the bars to hold together better.  Press down the edges with your fingers over the mixture.

Place the pan in the freezer, uncovered, and chill for ten minutes or until firm.

Lift the oat square out of the pan, using the parchment paper as handles, and place it on a cutting board.  With a pizza cutter or serated knife, slice the square into 6 rows and then slice them in half to make 12 bars total.

Wrap the bars individually in plastic wrap or foil and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.  Alternatively, you can store them in the freezer for up to 1 month.