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Peanut Butter + Jelly Energy Bars

  • Author: Mia Swinehart
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Chill Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
  • Category: Snacks

Description

Gluten free and vegan peanut butter and jelly energy bars made with simple, healthy ingredients!


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup cashews
  • 1/2 cup almonds, walnuts, or cashews
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats (gluten free, if needed)
  • 1/2 peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp ground flax seed (or sub with more chia seeds)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Jam of your choice, for topping

Instructions

  1. Add the cashews and almonds (or whichever nuts you are using) to your food processor. Pulse into a fine crumb.
  2. Add remaining ingredients (besides jam) and blend until everything is well-combined into a “dough”.
  3. Press dough into a lightly greased or parchment-lined 8×8″ baking dish with your hands.
  4. Spread jam across the top, then set into the refrigerator to chill for 2-3 hours. Slice into 16 squares; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.