Description
These vibrant Blue Spirulina Bounty Bars are a nutritious and visually stunning snack, combining the tropical flavor of shredded coconut with the powerful antioxidant properties of blue spirulina powder. Naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup and bound with almond butter and almond flour, these bars are easy to prepare, no-bake, and perfect for a healthy energy boost or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons blue spirulina powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded coconut, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, blue spirulina powder, almond flour, and salt. Mix well to ensure all components are evenly distributed.
- Mix Until Cohesive: Stir continuously until the mixture holds together firmly, indicating it is adequately combined and sticky enough to form bars.
- Form Bars: Press the mixture firmly and evenly into a lined baking dish, ensuring a compact layer that will hold its shape when cut.
- Refrigerate to Set: Place the baking dish into the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes. This allows the bars to firm up and set properly for easy slicing.
- Cut and Serve: Once set, remove from the refrigerator and cut into 12 equal bars. Serve immediately or store chilled for later enjoyment.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Ensure the almond butter is smooth for better mixing and consistency.
- You can substitute shredded coconut with unsweetened shredded coconut if you want to reduce added sugars.
- The bars keep well refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Blue spirulina powder not only adds nutrition but also gives these bars a striking blue color.
