Preheat oven to 350°
Line a square/rectangle baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides
Mix sesame seeds, coconut, peanuts and salt
Mix honey, peanut butter, and vanilla (heating it in microwave for 20 seconds makes it easier to mix, but is not essential)
Add to sesame seed mixture and mix well
Put mixture into prepared baking dish; press firmly into an even layer.
Bake until golden brown - 20 - 25 min
Let cool until firm - 60 min. This is critical as it will fall apart if you don’t wait!
Lift out of baking dish onto wire rack and let cool a few more minutes
Cut into bars
Store in cool dry place or in the fridge or freezer
Nutty Protein Bars
Crunchy + filling
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups mixed (half and half) white and black sesame seeds
3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 cup unsalted, roasted peanuts
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 1/2 Tbs peanut butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°
Line a square/rectangle baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides
Mix sesame seeds, coconut, peanuts and salt
Mix honey, peanut butter, and vanilla (heating it in microwave for 20 seconds makes it easier to mix, but is not essential)
Add to sesame seed mixture and mix well
Put mixture into prepared baking dish; press firmly into an even layer.
Bake until golden brown - 20 - 25 min
Let cool until firm - 60 min. This is critical as it will fall apart if you don’t wait!
Lift out of baking dish onto wire rack and let cool a few more minutes
Cut into bars
Store in cool dry place or in the fridge or freezer
Notes
Makes 24 bars
Bars can be made 3 days ahead and stored tightly wrapped at room temperature