Magical Chocolate Honey Seed Bars
(from BearNakedBaker’s recipe box)
Source: BNB
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Serves 24 people
Categories: Bars/Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw buckwheat I like using Bobs Red Mill
- 1 cup roasted pistachios
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup hemp seeds
- 1 cup + 1 heaping tablespoon creamy almond butter divided
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups dark chocolate chips
Directions
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Rub a 9×13 inch baking dish with coconut or olive oil.
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In a medium bowl, combine the buckwheat, pistachios, coconut, slivered almonds, chia seeds, choc. chips, and hemp seeds.
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In a large pot, add the almond butter, honey and sugar. Set the pot over medium heat, stirring often until melted and smooth. Once the mixture starts to bubble, let it cook 1 minute and then immediately remove from the heat.
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Working quickly, add the seed/nut mix to the almond butter mixture and stir until combined. Press into the prepared the pan.
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Melt the chocolate chips with 1 heaping tablespoon almond butter in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth or melt over low heat on the stove. Pour the melted chocolate/almond butter over the bars and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle the top with cocoa nibs if desired, cover and place in the fridge for 1-2 hours or until firm.
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Cut into 18-24 bars. Store for up to 1 week in the fridge or 4 days on the counter in a cool place.