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