Agave Nectar Recipes
Toasted Pumpkin Vanilla Bars
Toasted Pumpkin Vanilla Bars – Recipe / Health Trail Bars
2 c. raw pumpkin seeds
2 c. raw, unsweetened, coconut flakes, shredded (in food processor)
3/4 c. natural, sliced almonds
1/3 c. raw sesame seeds
1/2 c. flax seeds, ground (I used half golden flax and half brown flax – ground fresh in coffee grinder)
1/4 c. raw sunflower seeds
1/2 c. agave nectar – vanilla flavor – Madhava brand (or regular agave nectar plus 1 tsp vanilla)
1/2 tsp. sea salt
- Parchment paper for bottom of pan (so they don’t stick)
Set oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large skillet over medium – medium/high heat, toast all ingredients, EXCEPT, agave nectar and salt. Toast until sesame seeds are golden brown (approx 10 minutes) Turn with a spatula to keep everything mixed up well – making sure they all get nice and toasted. It smells wonderful at this point even though it looks a lot like bird seed in a pan.
Remove skillet from heat and add salt and agave nectar right into the skillet and stir quickly until mixed thoroughly.
Pour entire mixture onto a bakers half sheet (13″x18″) or cookie pan lined with a sheet of parchment paper.
Spread the mixture out flat with a rubber spatula to about 1/4″ to 1/2″ thick – mix will not reach all edges of pan (spread according to thickness you want). Firmly press on top and sides of mix with spatula to compact it.
Bake for 20 minutes. Remove and let cool. Cutting your bars before the mix is completely cool makes them easier to cut. Cut down the middle lengthwise with a knife or pizza cutter, then cut 5 individual bars out of each half . Place completely cooled bars in baggies and store in fridge. (makes 10 bars – approx 5.5″ x 3″ ) You can cut them any size you like depending on what you’re using them for. Once they are all bagged up – they are grab-and-go!
I have them for breakfast, snacks or a quickie meal on the go. You can even break them up and put them on cereal or Greek yogurt, etc.. I had one in the truck today and it was really warm out – it got a little soft – and this is where the baggie comes in handy – but still very good!
This wonderful recipe was submitted by Tina - Please visit her blog - I've Fallen and I can't Giddyup - let's be honest food intolerance sucks @ http://o2bme.wordpress.com/