Birdie Bars (Gluten-Free)

Submitted by InnerHarmonyNutriti

"Diabetic-friendly, gluten-free snack that is transportable. You can use a combination of any nuts and seeds you like. For a liquid sweetener, I used coconut palm syrup, but you could also use other low-GI sweeteners, such as Jerusalem artichoke syrup or yacon syrup."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 9

ingredients

• 1 cup raw white sesame seeds
• 1⁄2 cup raw sunflower seeds
• 1⁄4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
• 1⁄4 cup raw almonds, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
• 1⁄2 cup nut butter or 1/2 cup seed butter
• 1⁄3 cup liquid sweetener
• 1⁄4 cup dried cranberries
• 1⁄4 cup chia seeds
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Place the first 5 ingredients in a frying pan and toast them until the sesame seeds and coconut flakes turn light brown, stirring constantly.
2. In a small saucepan, place nut/seed butter and liquid sweetener on medium heat until it can be easily poured. Pour over the nut/seed mixture.
3. Add the last 3 ingredients and mix well.
4. Press the mixture into an 8 x 8 square pan and cool at room temperature.
5. Infuse love and cut into the size you prefer. Store in a sealed container.