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I’ve got chocolate covered snacks today!
Surprise, surprise right?
But when in doubt, always go with chocolate covered. Not that I was in doubt or anything. I mean, dipping these bars in chocolate was honestly the whole reason behind making these extra healthy bars. Duh.
I have actually had these dark chocolate dipped crunchy coconut cashew sesame bars (whew) sitting on my computer since before New Years, but for some reason, things like chia pudding and peanut butter chocolate bars got in the way. Well, it’s not that they got in the way (because they are all freaking delicious), it’s more that I was saving these bars for the very right time because, well that’s just what I do. I save favorite recipes until I am ready to share them. And yeah, sorry if you have heard this before, but I feel I need to explain my freakish ways once more.
But hey, at least there is a method for my madness, I’m giving you healthy chocolate bars that you can totally feel good about eating. That’s gotta count for something, right?
So, these bars are basically a bunch of healthy ingredients (but still really great tasting!) piled into a bar. They are gluten-free, vegan and full of healthy fats and protein. Which is obviously why these are acceptable at any given point throughout the day.
Can you say a little chocolate for breakfast? Ahhhh, yes pleeeaase.
See, your Tuesday is already looking up.
The bulk of these bars are a base of cashews, coconut and boat loads of seeds. I chose to use a mix of black and white sesame seeds, flax seeds and hemp seeds. They seemed to be the perfect mix and added just the right amount of CRUNCH to the bars.
Start off by toasting everything to get that delicious roasted flavor. Then just blend together, mix with a little maple syrup or honey, a touch of vanilla and salt, and bake, cut and dip….
Or in my case, double dip. Then drizzle on some more. I just couldn’t help it. You should never go lite on chocolate layers. Just never.
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And now we snack….and snack a lot.
Yay….yummy and healthy snack I will allow myself as I focus on better health this year. Way to go!!
Chocolate covered snacks are always a good idea! These sound lovely!
Wow – just wow!
Eeks! These look delicious!!
Ok, these are SO right up my alley! I would have never used sesame with a chocolate bar. But, obviously you are a genius for doing so! My husband and I live off of “healthy” bars like these so I can’t wait to try them!
Could I sub raw almonds for cashews?
Yeah, I think that would be fine. Hope you love these!
They have wheat bran so they can’t be GF, right???? They look delicious.
Hey Charlotte!! You can use cooked quinoa to make the gluten free. Sorry about that!
Mmmmm. The textures. They look like they are boss. I really need one of these ASAP. Do you deliver? 🙂
I am drooling over these friend!! Love all of the healthy seeds and nuts and CHOCOLATE!
Thank you so much! Hope all is well, Liz! 🙂
Healthy + Chocolate? Match made in heaven. These look fantastic! Tuesday made.
I love your style of saving posts for the right time. It keeps it interesting. These bars are calling my name, Tieghan! I just want to eat that entire stack!
Oh my, that’s a print! That’s all I can say.
I think these would be considered more healthy–just what the doctor asked me to do–lol.
My doctor says my cholesterol is high and that I need to start “healthy snacking” No more of those T.G.I. Fridays bacon cheddar chips from the vending machine at work ~ as tempted as I am!! This is the perfect snack and wife approved, she’s a big fan of flaxseed, coconut flakes, sesame seeds and all those other ingredients I don’t have a clue about!!!
Good Morning.
Gus does not care for cashews, since I have an abundance of hazelnuts, his fav, will have use them. They look divine. Dark choc , yum.
I don’t have hemp seed but i have Chia.. ?? Should I wait until i can get hemp? thanks.. so much.
Chia will work fine, but you have to try hemp sometime! 🙂
Wow what a great recipe! I love your photography style in this post, the style and lighting remind me of the famous still-life painters 😉 Did you take some inspiration from them?
Thank you!! I am not really familiar will paintings, so no, but cool that it reminds you of them! 🙂