Teff Energy Bars

Ingredients

• 2 cups dates, pitted
• 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
• 2 Tbsp. nut or seed butter
• 3 Tbsp. coconut oil
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 cup teff
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Set aside an 8x11 baking dish lined with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, add dates, maple syrup, nut or seed butter, coconut oil and salt. Pulse until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add teff, almond flour and chia seed and pulse until combined. Add dark chocolate and walnuts and pulse until combined. Do not over-pulse, walnuts should add texture to the bars.
4. Press mixture evenly into the dish and bake for 30 minutes. Let cool for 2 hours, then place in the refrigerator for 2 hours prior to cutting into bars. Keep leftovers refrigerated.

Nutrition per serving: 350 calories, 42 g carbohydrates, 18 g fat, 6 g fiber, 7 g protein, 70 mg sodium, 23 g sugar.

Recipe from: girlheartfood.com