Chocolate Chia Hemp Seed Bars
These Chewy Chocolate Chia Hemp Heart Bars are dairy-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, vegan, paleo friendly and make a decadent, delicious yet healthy snack!
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CourseSnacks
KeywordBars, chia, shelled hemp seeds
Servings10
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons Brown Rice Syrup
- 4 Tablespoons Coconut Palm Sugar
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil divided into 1 and 1/2
- Pinch of Sea Salt
- 2 Tablespoons raw Cacao Powder
- 1 Cup + 2 Tablespoons Shelled Hemp Seed plus more for garnish
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons Ground Chia Seed/Chia seed meal white or black
- 2 Tablespoons Dark 80% Chocolate, chopped into very small pieces
- 1/3 Cup Chocolate Chips naturally sweetened, preferably dark
Instructions
- Line a 20 x 20 cm loaf pan with waxed paper.
- Place the brown rice syrup, coconut palm sugar, 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil (reserve the other 1/2 tablespoon for the chocolate drizzle), salt and cacao powder in a small saucepan. Whisk together and place the pan on medium heat, whisking occasionally until the coconut palm sugar is dissolved and mixture is just bubbling. Remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the Shelled Hemp Seeds and Chia Meal.
- Pour the sugar mixture over the seeds and mix with a wooden spoon until a stiff dough forms.
- Let cool for about 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped bittersweet chocolate to the dough (you may want to coat your hands in a little coconut oil) and carefully knead the chocolate pieces into the dough, trying to evenly distribute them.
- Press the dough down into the lined pan, pressing to make the top smooth and even.
- Place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- While the bars are freezing, place the chocolate chips and remaining 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil in a heat-proof bowl. Place in a bain-maire or water in a pot/pan. Heat on medium, stirring constantly, until the chocolate melts and is smooth. Remove from heat.
- Remove the bars from the freezer and lift out of the loaf pan by holding the edges of the waxed paper. Place on a work surface and lightly coat a sharp chefs knife with coconut oil.
- Cut the sheet into 8-10 rectangular bars.
- Place the bars on a cooling rack and place the cooling rack over a tray.
- Use a fork or spoon to drizzle the melted chocolate over the bars.
- While the chocolate is still melted, sprinkle Shelled Hemp Seeds down the center of each bar.
- Place in the fridge and let firm up for at least 30 minutes.
- Please in an airtight container and keep in the fridge.