Portions:
16
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (preferably dark syrup for its robust flavour)
- 1/2 cup soy or peanut butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut, grated
- 1/4 cup flaxseed, ground
Method
- In a saucepan, over medium heat, whisk the maple syrup, soy or peanut butter and water until smooth, 2 – 3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, apricots, pumpkin seeds, coconut, and flax seeds. Using a wooden spoon, incorporate the liquid mixture.
- Pour into 9 by 13 in parchment-lined baking dish and press down well. Refrigerate 4 hours, then cut into 16 bars or squares.
Recipe created by:
Stéphanie Côté
Nutritionists
Advice from Maple experts
Refrigeration time: 4 hours
Nutritional value per bar
133 Calories, 18g carbohydrates, 4 g protein, 6 g lipids, 3g fiber
