Description
Delight in these vibrant and nutritious Blue Spirulina Bounty Bars, a no-bake treat that combines shredded coconut, almond butter, and the powerhouse ingredient blue spirulina powder for a naturally colorful and energy-boosting snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons blue spirulina powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the shredded coconut, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, blue spirulina powder, almond flour, and salt, ensuring all components are ready for mixing.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir the ingredients together vigorously until the mixture is uniform and sticks together when pressed, indicating it is well combined.
- Press Mixture into Dish: Line a baking dish with parchment paper and firmly press the mixture into it, creating an even layer to form the bars.
- Refrigerate to Set: Place the dish into the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the bars to harden and set properly.
- Cut and Serve: Once the mixture is firm, remove it from the fridge, cut into 12 bars, and enjoy your nutritious snack.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter or cashew butter if preferred.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey to make the bars vegan.
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Blue spirulina powder adds a natural vibrant color and is rich in antioxidants.
- For extra crunch, add chopped nuts or seeds into the mixture before pressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion