Lots of healthy fats packed into these no-bake Cinnamon Turmeric Super Seed Energy Bars. Lower carb, and only 5 grams of sugar per bar! Vegan, gluten-free and nut-free friendly.
Guys, can I just say how happy I am to be here today? I had a pretty great weekend of recipe testing and planning out these next couple weeks and I am just so excited about these next few recipes I have to share. I’ve managed to have the first productive day in quite some time and it feels SO good. Of course my house is still a mess and my kitchen is a COMPLETE disaster at the moment (always…?) … But little wins, my friends… little wins. Plus a part of me kind of wants to leave the kitchen the way it is and show Drew what he misses when he’s not home 😀 Okay, fine… I could also use some help.
Anyways, I’m also pretty pumped about these super seed energy bars.
Why? Because seeds are awesome, and I feel like they are often forgotten about. Nuts get all the glory. Don’t get me wrong, we all know how I feel about nuts (AKA butters)… But seeds get overlooked sometimes. So I thought it was time we dedicate an entire bar recipe to them.
Seeds may be small but they are seriously packed with so much nutrition. And FEAR NOT THE FAT. We’ve got the healthy fats going on here. Not to mention vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber…
sunflower seeds a great source of vitamin E, “sunflower seeds are one of the best natural sources of this antioxidant”
pumpkin seeds “One-quarter cup of pumpkin seeds contains nearly half of the recommended daily amount of magnesium…”
hemp hearts omega 6 and omega 3 essential fatty acids, plus a great source of protein
chia seeds “almost all of the carbs in chia seeds are fiber”
Basically seeds are freaking awesome.
We’re also adding in some shredded coconut, which technically speaking is not a nut 😉
Once you combine all of your seeds and spices in a bowl, the only thing left to add is a little bit of brown rice syrup, some nut butter, and coconut oil to help hold the bars together.
If you cut the bars into 12, you’ll get about 13 grams of healthy fats, 10 grams of carbs, 5 grams of natural protein, and only 5 grams of sugar
I love that these bars only require one bowl and maybe 15 minutes or so in the freezer to set. So easy and who doesn’t have 15 minutes?! Hey, maybe you could even get in a quick workout while the bars are setting too…
Cinnamon Turmeric Super Seed Bars
- Yield: 12 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup hemp hearts
- 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds/pepitas
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 cup creamy nut or seed butter (all natural, nothing added)
- 4 TBS brown rice syrup (or honey)
- 1 TBS coconut oil, melted & cooled
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, optional
Instructions
- Line a 9×5 loaf pan or 8×8 pan with parchment paper, set aside.
- In a large bowl stir together sunflower seeds, hemp hearts, pepitas, shredded coconut, cinnamon, and turmeric.
- Add in nut/seed butter, brown rice syrup, melted coconut oil and vanilla extract. Use a large sturdy spatula to combine.
- Transfer mixture to prepared pan and press evenly into corners. Refrigerate pan for 20 minutes or freeze for 10 minutes. Lift parchment out of pan and set on cutting board. Using a large sharp knife, cut bars into 12 squares (or 16 for smaller servings).
- Wrap bars individually for easy grab-n-go, or store in container. Bars keep best in fridge. Enjoy!
Notes
–Estimated Nutrition based on 12 servings.
Need a kid-friendly idea? Try removing the turmeric spice and adding a layer of melted chocolate!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 0
How about you?
- Nuts or seeds?
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Marina @ A Dancer's Live-It says
Oooo hello to my next energy bar recipe for back to school! These look awesome, Ashley! 🙂 Seeds are definitely awesome, why should nuts have all the fun? 😉
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rachel @ athletic avocado says
so many superfoods so little time! These bars look like a perfect pre/post workout snack 🙂
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
I agree that seeds tend to get overlooked, so I’m loooving these, and YAY for having a successful weekend of recipe development (seriously one of my favorite feelings).
Allie @ MIss says
OHHHHH I actually may be a seed girl. But peanut butter…IDK! I’m in love with pumpkin seeds, I have them almost every day! I feel like with the turmeric and healthy fats, these would be perfect stomach soothers! This is fantastic! And I feel ya on the messy kitchen…we don’t have a dishwasher (besides my boyfriend with his rubber duck yellow gloves). Nuff said.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
SUPER duper seedy! I love all seeds <3 Combining them all sounds like one delicious chewy bar! Yum!
Emily says
SEEDY bars are my favorite. I love how you made them all into such a pretty looking bar. Now I just need some pumpkin seeds, hemp hearts, and chia seeds? I can’t wait to try these. I think I need to make more of my energy bars. How much do you make your own and do you buy your own Ashley?
Ashley says
They could also be made into balls if you’re feeling that route! But let’s see… typically I make them myself probably 75% of the time? It depends on if I am traveling or what kind of trips I have planned. But more often than not I like to make my own. Typically costs less and you don’t have to worry about added junk or even higher sugar in some of the “better” brands.
Cassie says
I’m so happy you had a great weekend! Little things make me so happy too 🙂 anyways, I LOVE LOVE seeds, especially sesame seeds! 😀 Cinnamon and turmeric also complement each other so well! These bars look stunning!
Beverley @ Born to Sweat says
Ooo i am totally a seed fan haha. I put them in my smoothie bowls everyyyy morning, and always top my salads with them. Can’t wait to try these!!
Casey the College Celiac says
What a brilliant idea to add turmeric to the bars! SO delicious!
Charlotte says
If I were to add protein powder to this – what would you recommend I switch out or modify?
Ashley says
Gosh Charlotte my apologies for not seeing this comment sooner! Sometimes my spam folder gets crazy 🙁
But I would say you could possibly try switching out the hemp hearts for some protein powder! And if the mixture feels dry, I’d add more oil or nut/seed butter to help it come together. Hope that helps! (again sorry for the late response!)