NO BAKE ENERGY BARS
Here is an energy bar that doesn’t use whey protein.
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.
2 tbsp butter (30 mL)
2 tbsp powdered erythritol (30 mL)
1 tbsp raisins* (15 mL)
1 tsp ground Chia seeds (5 mL)
1/2 tsp
vanilla extract (2 mL)
1/2 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
of 6 tbsp almond flour and 2 tbsp coconut flour
1/4 cup
unsweetened, grated coconut (60 mL)
1 tbsp powdered erythritol (15 mL)
In
food processor, combine peanut butter, butter, powdered erythritol, liquid
sweetener, raisins, Chia seeds and vanilla extract; process. Add Gluten-Free Bake Mix 2, page___ and
process again, adding the extra 1 tbsp (15 mL) bake mix if necessary, or use it
when forming the Energy Bars, to keep them easier to work with.
In
small bowl, combine coconut and erythritol.
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