Healthy No Bake Flax Seed Bars Recipe: Gluten-Free & Vegan
Not only are flax seeds full of a mild nutty flavor, but they are also a good source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, as well as phytochemicals called lignans. My healthy no-bake flax seed bars recipe: gluten-free & vegan homemade energy bars cover all the bases for health and ease.
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup Unsweetened Coconut
- 1/3 cup Flax Seed Meal
- 1 cup Brazil Nuts
- 4 cups Whole Pitted Dates
- 1/8 tsp Pink Himalyan Salt
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp Almond Extract
Instructions
- Add the coconut, flax seed, brazil nuts and salt in a food processor and process until finely chopped.
- Next, add the dates, almond and vanilla extract until finely chopped. The mixture should begin to blend together. (If you cannot form a small ball in your hands, add more dates to form the ball)
- Press into a baking sheet or roll into small 1 -2 inch balls. Best stored in freezer. It only takes a minute or two to thaw prior to eating.
Notes
Optional: add cranberries, dark chocolate, or granola