Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (gluten free, if desired)
  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup coconut (flaked)
  • 1 cup dried fruit (cranberries, blueberries, figs, raisins, etc.; chopped)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds ((optional))
  • 2 tsp matcha powder ((reserve ½ tsp for garnish))
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp salt (sea)
  • 1 cup chickpeas (cooked or canned (drained and rinsed thoroughly))
  • 1/4 cup almond butter (substitute with sunflower seed butter if desired)
  • 1/4 cup brown rice syrup
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil (melted)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Combine oats, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and coconut on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring once or twice until the oats and seeds are golden and have a nutty aroma. Remove from the oven, stir in the fruit, chia, 1 ½ tsp matcha, cinnamon and salt. Set aside to cool.
  • While the oat and seed mixture is toasting: combine all of the wet ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, combine the wet and dry thoroughly.
  • Transfer the mixture to a parchment lined 9x9” pan and spread out evenly, pressing down firmly into all corners.
  • Dust the remaining matcha powder evenly over the top and place in the freezer to chill and firm up, at least 25 minutes, or overnight.
  • Cut into squares and enjoy!