Sesame Goji Berry Bars

Ingredients

1 cup brown rice crispy cereal

1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats

1/2 cup goji berries (or dried cherries)

1 scoop PlantFusion Unflavored

2 tablespoons sesame seeds, plus 2 tablespoons for dusting

1/3 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)

1/3 cup brown rice syrup

2 tablespoons coconut oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 

 

Directions:

*Makes about 8 bars

 

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the first 5 dry ingredients and set aside.

  2. In a small saucepan, heat up the remaining ingredients over a low flame and whisk until almond butter is dissolved (about 2 minutes).

  3. Remove from flame and let cool slightly. Pour over the dry ingredients.

  4. When mixture is cool to the touch, use a spatula and your hands and start mixing all the ingredients together.

  5. Dampen hands with water as needed and make sure everything is incorporated well.

  6. Roll mixture into 2-inch size balls in the palms of your hands, then run hands together back and forth to form a log.

  7. Press log flat to form a bar.

  8. Place sesame seeds on a plate and dip the top half of the bar in the sesame seeds to coat.

  9. Lay seed-side up on a platter and continue with the rest of mixture.

  10. Keep in airtight container for up to 3 days.

Recipe created by Christy Morgan, The Blissful & Fit Chef 

Photos by Kate Lewis

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