TRAIL - BLAZER
BAR

*The perfect way to POWER UP for your next outdoor adventure.*
*BONUS - No baking required!*

This simple, yet nutrition-packed snack is a ranch favorite for summer hikes and was created by our beloved in-house Chef, Ananda Johnson

INGREDIENTS

Yield: 24 Bars

Wet Mix

1/2 cup flax meal
1/3 cup chia seed
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup apple sauce
2 cups mixed nut/seed butter (your choice)
2 Tablespoons honey (or use more maple if vegan)

Dry Mix

3 cups rolled oats (quick oats work too)
1 cup toasted buckwheat (kasha), (If not available use toasted sunflower and/or pumpkin seeds.)
1/2 cup coconut, fine shredded
1/2 cup coconut, wide flakes
1/2 cup cacao nibs (If not available use chocolate chips.)
1/4 cup protein powder (type of your choice)
1/4 cup hemp seeds
1 Tablespoon cinnamon powder
1 teaspoon ginger powder
1 teaspoon cardamom powder
3/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix together the flax, chia, maple, honey, applesauce, and nut/seed butter and set aside to bloom and thicken.
Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix to distribute evenly.
Add the flax/chia mix to the bowl of dry ingredients and use your (gloved) hands to knead it all together. Work it so it holds together (squish-squish). If more wetness is needed add any of the liquids: maple, applesauce, honey, or nutbutter, a little at a time.
Line a 9x12 inch pan with parchment and press the mix firmly into the pan.
Cut the bars in the pan then refrigerate for at least an hour.
Lift the parchment out of the pan and separate the bars to package them. They can be wrapped individually with parchment or stored in an airtight container.
Enjoy! and we'll see you on the trails!

NOTES:

For a grain-free option, delete the oats and increase the buckwheat kasha by 3 cups. Kasha is a toasted buckwheat. Buckwheat is considered a seed and it is gluten-free. For extra crunch and flavor, toast the kasha further in a cast iron skillet before adding to the mix.