Some indigenous tribes in central and southern Mexico and Guatemala have consumed chia seeds for their energizing properties for centuries. Chia seeds provide a bounty of fiber and antioxidants and essential omega fats. Dates, another key ingredient in these bars, are high in calcium and vitamins and protect your beautiful bone structure.
Parchment paper or Saran Wrapfor lining the baking dish
1 1⁄2 cups raw pecans
1 1⁄2 cups pitted medium Medjool dates
1⁄2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1tablespooncoconut nectar or maple syrup
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1teaspoonground cinnamon
1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1⁄4 teaspoon sea salt
2tablespoonschia seedssoaked in 1⁄4 cup filtered water for at least 1 hour
Instructions
Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or Saran Wrap, allowing the covering to hanging well over the edges of the baking dish.
Combine all the ingredients except for the chia seeds in a food processor and process until mixed well. Add the chia seeds and process until well combined. The mixture will feel slightly wet.
Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place the dish in the fridge and allow the mixture to set for at least 30 minutes. Once it has set, remove it from the refrigerator and cut into eighteen 3-inch x 11⁄2-inch bars with a sharp knife. Serve the bars at once, or cover the bars and store them in the fridge or the freezer for up to 1 month. Just take a little square when you want something sweet!
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