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Raw Cacao Goji Energy Bars

Need some quick raw food energy to get moving in the morning? Or a fast raw food afternoon pick me up? These bars are the perfect thing for that. Tasty, sweet and made with super healthy ingredients, they not only satisfy your hunger, they provide easily accessible, high nutrient energy to get or keep you going.

 

 

Almonds, pumpkin seeds and flax seeds make up the bulk of the recipe. With added goji berries, and cacao nibs, these bars really pack a punch.

We know about the benefits of almonds. They are high in protein, zinc and calcium. Almonds are also a great source of vitamin E magnesium, calcium, potassium and iron. But did you know that pumpkin seeds are nutritional power houses? Considered a super food, Pumpkin seeds are full of magnesium, which keeps bones strong, promotes healthy heart function and supports your nervous system’s function, B vitamins, and are packed with protein! They are also a good source of iron, zinc and fiber!

Golden flax seeds contain 27 cancer preventing substances while also giving you a good dose of omega 3’s, which are great in the battle against heart disease. Goji berries are high in protein, amino acids and are packed with antioxidants. Cacao nibs are partially ground cacao beans, which are the beans that chocolate comes from. Cacao is full of antioxidants and trace minerals and will give you a little pick me up, too!

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87 Comments

  1. Klaudette wrote on October 6, 2013

    I’m curious, why soak, then dehydrate? Do they sprout during the soaking time?
    Do u have a recipie for an energy bar that does not require a dehydrator (or nut butter)?

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  2. Ken wrote on September 15, 2013

    Lizzy, since sucanat sugar (made from can juice) is big replacement for brown sugar but better for you. I’m going to use another product I already have on hand that actually has more micro and macro nutrients than sucanat and that is raw coconut sugar. I’m soaking the nuts right now so we’ll see how it works out in the end.

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  3. Kate wrote on August 17, 2013

    Can I dehydrate in oven at 170 degrees as that’s the lowest it goes and still be in the raw zone? They look so good!z,z

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    • Susan wrote on August 17, 2013

      To stay raw, the food temperature must stay below 115 degrees. 🙂

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  4. Meg wrote on July 25, 2013

    Just made these and they are delicious! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful recipes with all of us!

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  5. Lesley wrote on January 6, 2013

    Do these have to be stored in the refrigerator when they’re done? I like to carry protein bars in my purse and find most will go bad if I forget to take them out. Those others weren’t made in the dehydrator. I f these don’t need refrigeration, that would be fantastic.

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  6. Stephanie wrote on December 12, 2012

    Susan,

    My roommate is allergic to nuts. Can you think of anything else to use beside Almonds? Would I soak the substitute as well? I hope you have recommendations for a dehydrator on this site. And btw this recipe sounds amazing! Super Foods! 😉

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  7. Lois Doporcyk wrote on December 11, 2012

    At which point is the agave added?

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  8. Lois Doporcyk wrote on December 9, 2012

    Cacoa Butter or Coconut Butter in the Raw Chocolate?

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    • Susan wrote on December 9, 2012

      Cacao butter, as is stated in the recipe. 🙂

      Reply

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