GRAIN, FLAXSEED, DATE, AND CRANBERRY BARS
By Hugo a Jacques
Tired of always eating the same soft bars during your workouts? Do you need to taste new flavors, to get your taste buds out of the routine?
Bicycles Quilicot presents its new gourmet recipes especially for cycling.
It's time to trade your bikes for your stoves. Without further ado, here is the second of three recipes that will be offered to you in the coming weeks!
If you feel like a chef, this is the place for you!
Level : Easy
Preparation time : 20 min
Rest time : 60 to 90 minutes
INGREDIENTS :
- 100g Puffed whole grain rice
- 75g Buckwheat flakes
- 75g Ground flaxseed
- 1 tsp (5ml) Sesame seeds
- 3 tbsp (45ml) Organic almond butter
- 1/4 cup (60ml) Creamed honey
- 80g High quality cocoa powder
- 150g Chopped dates
- 3 tbsp (45ml) Dried cranberries
- 3 tbsp (45ml) Crushed pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup (60ml) Boiling water
Is your list finally complete? It's time to show us your talents!
PREPARATION :
Step 1 :
In a bowl, mix the boiling water with the chopped dates to create a paste (puree). Melt the honey and almond butter in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds, then add the cocoa. Mix well and add to the date puree.
Step 2 : Meanwhile, in the bowl of a food processor, pulverize the rice, buckwheat, ground flaxseed, sesame, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, coconut, and cranberries. Pulverize in pulses to get a roughly textured mixture. Then mix everything into the wet mixture and stir well.
Step 3 : Line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) pan with parchment paper and pour the mixture into the pan. Press firmly and chill for 60 to 90 minutes in the fridge before cutting into a dozen equal bars. Wrap with parchment or wax paper. Store in the fridge before slipping them into the back pockets of your jersey or even in your saddlebag.
You are now ready for a great ride, accompanied by your delicious Grain Bars, which will give you all the energy you need for your outing.
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