Kid Friendly Spirulina Oat Bars
These Spirulina Oat Bars are kid friendly, easy to make and packed with nutrients. There’s a good amount of protein from the spirulina, healthy fats and seeds and are perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Equipment
- Food Processor/ Blender
- 9 inch bread tin
Ingredients
- 2 cups Oats
- 3 tbsp Pumpkin seeds
- 3 tbsp Flax seeds
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 5 Pitted dates
- 3 tbsp Spirulina Powder
- 2 tbsp Coconut oil
Instructions
- Gather ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine.
- Transfer the mixture in a blender or food processor and pulse to a wet sand-like mixture. If using a blender, keep mixing with a spoon to avoid sticking to the bottom. You want the mixture to hold together when pressed between fingers.
- Line a 9'' bread tin with parchment paper and transfer the mixture into it.
- Press the mixture firmly using your hands or a spoon. You'll need to evenly distribute the mixture and press it down firmly.
- Refrigerate the tin with the mixture for at least 1 hour. This will help firm the mixture up and ease in cutting it into bars.
Notes
- You can adjust the spirulina powder to your liking. I love the taste and the color so I added 3 tablespoons.
- Feel free to add other seeds or nuts. Chia seeds, almonds and peanuts would work best with this recipe.
- Feel free to substitute the coconut oil with any nut butter you like, e.g. peanut butter or cashew butter. You need a butter or oil that can hold the mixture together as well as provide flavor.
- Use any baking tin size to assemble the mixture. Be sure to adjust the amounts to fit your baking tin of preference.