Seedy Power Bars: A Healthy, Energising Snack on the Go
Fuel your day with Seedy Power Bars, the perfect snack to keep you energised and satisfied. Packed with a mix of nutritious seeds, nuts, and natural sweeteners, these homemade bars are an ideal option for a quick breakfast, mid-day snack, or post-workout refuel. Using your Instant Pot to quickly prepare and set the ingredients, you’ll have a batch of these wholesome, tasty bars ready in no time.
Each Seedy Power Bar is a powerhouse of protein, fibre, and healthy fats, providing a long-lasting energy boost without the refined sugars found in many store-bought snacks. The combination of sunflower seeds, chia seeds, and pumpkin seeds gives the bars a satisfying crunch, while natural sweeteners like honey and maple syrup add just the right amount of sweetness. Whether you’re running errands or hitting the gym, these bars are a convenient and nutritious snack that’s easy to take with you wherever you go.
With endless possibilities for flavour combinations, you can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your taste preferences. Add dried fruits, coconut, or even a sprinkle of cinnamon for added variety. Seedy Power Bars are not only delicious but also packed with goodness, making them a smart, healthy choice for any time of the day.
Prep Time:
15mins
Cook Time:
1 hour 30 minutes
Servings:
10 Bars
Ingredients
● 3⁄4 cup mixed seeds (e.g., sunflower, pumpkin, sesame)
● 1⁄4 cup ground flax seeds
● 1⁄2 cup chia seeds
● 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fine sea salt
● 1 teaspoon cinnamon
● 2 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
● 1 cup water
● 1 cup freeze-dried or toasted coconut flakes, roughly chopped
● 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
● 100 grams dark chocolate (use vegan chocolate if needed
Instructions
1. Mix 1 cup mixed seeds, 1⁄4 cup ground flax seeds, 1⁄2 cup chia seeds, 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir in 2 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup water, and 2 tablespoons honey, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
2. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes to allow the chia seeds to swell but dont rest for longer than 8 mins or the mixture will become too thick to spread evenly.
3. Meanwhile, line a 10 x 8-inch baking dish with non-stick baking paper, ensuring the paper overhangs the sides for easy removal.
4. Turn the seed mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly to a thickness of approximately 1 cm. Press down firmly with the back of a spoon or spatula to compact the mixture.
5. Preheat your air fryer to 150°C (300°F). Bake the seed mixture in the air fryer for 1 hour. Remove and cut into bars of your desired size while still warm.
6. Place the cut bars directly onto the air fryer grate (not the pan) and return them to the air fryer. Bake at 150°C (300°F) for an additional 20-30 minutes until dry and crisp on the outside but slightly chewy in the middle. Let the bars cool completely.
7. While the bars cool, melt 100 grams of dark chocolate in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth. Dip one end of each bar into the melted chocolate, then place them on the baking paper to set. Drizzle any remaining chocolate over the top of the bars for a decorative finish.
8. Allow the chocolate to harden before serving. These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 month
Notes
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Protein: 5.8g
- Carbohydrates: 15.4g
- Sugars: 5.2g
- Fat: 16.6g
- Saturated Fat: 5.2g
- Fiber: 4.8g
- Sodium: 235mg