NO BAKE ENERGY BARS





NO BAKE ENERGY BARS

Here is a delicious energy bar that doesn’t use whey protein. Great for breakfast. The coconut can be left out, if desired.  Coconut often contains a preservative that can cause migraines.  Some whey protein powders can also cause migraines.  

1/cup sugar-free peanut butter (60 mL)
2 tbsp butter (30 mL)
2 tbsp allulose, OR allulose blend (30 mL)
Liquid sweetener, to taste
1 tbsp raisins, OR dried cranberries (15 mL)
1 tsp ground Chia seeds (5 mL)
1/tsp vanilla extract (2 mL)
1/cups Gluten-Free Bake Mix 2, (625 mL)
   PLUS 1 tbsp (15 mL) OR use a mixture
   of 6 tbsp almond flour and 2 tbsp coconut flour
1/cup unsweetened, grated coconut (60 mL)
1 tbsp allulose (15 mL)

In food processor, combine peanut butter, butter, allulose, OR allulose blend, liquid sweetener, raisins, OR dried cranberries, Chia seeds and vanilla extract; process.  Add Gluten-Free Bake Mix 2 and process again, adding the extra 1 tbsp (15 mL) bake mix if necessary, or use it when forming the Energy Bars, to enable them to be easier to work with.

In small bowl, combine coconut and allulose.

Turn out on cutting board covered with half the coconut mixture in a small rectangular area.  Work dough into a small rectangular shape.  Cover with remaining coconut mixture, pressing slightly into the top.  Cut into 5 bars.  Freeze on the cutting board or carefully transfer to a dinner plate.

Helpful Hints:  *Use 2 tbsp (30 mL) sugar-free chocolate chips in this recipe instead, if desired.  You can also use them on the outside of the Energy Bars.  You can chop them real finely in a food processor or coffee bean grinder, too, if desired.

Yield:  5 Energy bars
1 Energy bar
210.4 calories
5.2 g protein
17.5 g fat
1.4 g fiber
5.9 g net carbs