Here’s what makes them nutritiously good…

• You get a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement in each homemade bar  ✓
• Protein is plant-based  ✓
• High in healthy fats and fiber ✓
• Nutrient dense snack (supports healthy blood sugar levels)  ✓
• Dairy and gluten free  ✓

All you need is…

• 1½ cups rolled oats (use gluten free and organic oats if possible)
• 1 cup rice crisp cereal or kamut puffs
• ½ – 1 cup sliced almonds
• ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 2 – 3 tablespoons of chia seeds
• ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
• ½ cup almond butter
• ¼ cup coconut nectar or brown rice syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (I like to use ‘Simply Organic Madagascar Vanilla Extract’ which is non-alcoholic dairy and gluten free)
• Pinch of sea salt
• Sprinkle of cinnamon
• 4 scoops of CORE Plant Based Performance Protein 

Optional:

• 1½ tablespoons of non-dairy mini chocolate chips
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts – to add more crunch

Directions:

• Line a large square cake pan with parchment paper – use two, one going in each direction.
• Mix together the dry ingredients first – oats, rice or kamut crisps, sliced almonds, shredded coconut, chia seeds and walnuts (if using).
• In a small pot melt coconut oil over low heat, remove and add almond butter, coconut nectar and vanilla extract.
• Mix wet ingredients with dry ingredients and stir well.
• Add CORE and a sprinkle of cinnamon, add in mini chocolate chips.
• If mixture is dry, add a teaspoon or two of filtered water to help ingredients stick together.
• Spoon mixture into the pan and spread out evenly – use a roller or back of the spoon to pack lightly down – sprinkle some leftover sliced almonds/chopped walnuts and chocolate chips on top if desired.
• Place in freezer for 10 minutes, then remove and cut into bars. Store in containers in freezer or fridge for future healthy CORE protein snacks on the go.
• ENJOY!

Written by: Jenna Mangan, CNP
E-mail: [email protected]
Twitter: @jennamangan

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