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This Recipe has Cranberries, Blueberries, Barberries and Dates, Cashews, Almonds and Cacao Buds Etc
Ingredients
  • ½ cup cashews & almonds roughly chopped
  • 2 cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅓ cup organic dried barberries
  • ¼ cup organic dried cranberries
  • ⅓ cup organic dried blueberries
  • ½ cup mini dark chocolate chips 70% or cacao buds
  • ½ cup whole dates roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup maple syrup, sugar or combined
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Steps
  1. Place almonds, cashews, oats, and sea salt and combine. Add the apricots, mango, cranberries, blueberries, and chocolate and mix well. To the bowl of a food processor add the dates, maple syrup, vanilla, and puree until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add warm water one spoonful at a time until consistency resembles that of applesauce. Pour the date-maple puree over the oat and fruit mixture and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are coated.
  2. Then place the Mixture evenly into a parchment-lined square baking pan and press firmly with your fingers.
  3. Then place on the middle rack of a moderate oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. When you remove from the baking pan, allow to cool completely on a cooling rack, and then place in the refrigerator to set, approximately 2 to 3 hours or overnight, before cutting into squares or bars.
  5. Then cover and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
  • Benefits According to Food Science: Cacao has been shown to Improve Stem Cell Function. Cacao/Cocoa also positively impacts our Gut Microbiome. A study conducted by Louisiana State University Researchers found that Fiber in Cacao feeds Healthy Gut Bacteria such as Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli. These beneficial bacteria generate compounds with Anti-Inflammatory properties that also Improve Glucose and Lipid Metabolism. Cacao may even help correct disruptions to the Microbiome caused by chronic stress - however you should not resort to eating chocolate.
  • Balanced Gut Microbiome: Organic Sugar has a Low GI and is rich in Inulin promoting the growth of Beneficial Gut Bacteria, improving your Gut Health. Digestive Wellness: If you suffer from digestive discomfort, adding Inulin-rich Organic Sugar to your diet can ease symptoms. | Maple Syrup has Low GI and contains up to 24 different Antioxidants. It is also a Prebiotic and Probiotic for Gut Health!
  • This Recipe was also Adapted from Cocoa Breakfast Bars by Dr William Li's Website
 

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